New Delhi, Nov. 12: The International Cricket Council has revised its Code of Conduct and created two more — Anti-Racism and Anti-Corruption — in its bid to maintain and promote "fair play and multi-culturalism".

The amended code, announced by the world body on Thursday, has sought to streamline the existing hearing process for minor offences. Players charged for on-field indiscretions will now be able to plead guilty at an early stage, enabling less serious breaches to be processed without the need for a formal hearing.

"In case of frivolous appeals, all decisions made by a match referee will remain in force until an appeal is properly determined... these codes are practical and workable," ICC chief executive Haroon Lorgat said in a statement.

In a bigger and more complex offence if the match referee lacks the required legal expertise to deal with the issue, the ICC can appoint an independent member from its Code of Conduct Commission to conduct the hearing.

According to the the new Anti-Racism Code, the players involved will be encouraged to settle their differences amicably, without a need for third-party intervention.

"A voluntary mediation process is offered to help cricketers settle any conflicts amicably between themselves. It is felt that alleged issues of racism across the wide range of cultures that make up cricket’s group of stakeholders may arise out of confusion, misunderstanding, ignorance or language and translation barriers.