IPL 2025 rule changes: The Indian cricket fans and followers are all ready to roar with new energy and groove to new team
songs as the Indian Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 is all set to begin onMarch 22, 2025 with the first
match being between Kolkata ata Knight Riders and Royal Challengers Bengaluru
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) conducted a Captains, Coaches, and Managers & meeting
at its headquarters on Thursday, March 20, ahead of the 18th season of the TATA Indian Premier League
(IPL). During the meeting, representatives from all 10 IPL teams provided feedback and opinions on
various aspects of the playing conditions.
Based on a common consensus, the following updates have been incorporated.
1) Use of saliva to shine the ball –
Effective from the IPL 2025 season, bowlers will be permitted to use saliva to shine the ball. This decision follows consultations with all 10 teams and marks a return to traditional ball maintenance practices. The ban on the use of saliva, which was originally imposed during the COVID-19 pandemic, has now been lifted.
2) Replacement of wet ball to counter dew –
To address challenges posed by dew during evening matches, the team bowling second will now have the option to request a ball change once after the 10th over.
- The bowling captain can make this request, regardless of whether there is visible dew or not. Once
the request is made, the umpires will mandatorily replace the ball with another one of similar wear and
tear. The bowling team will not have the liberty to choose the replacement ball. - Additionally, the umpires retain the authority to change the ball at any time before the 10th over if it
is deemed too wet, out of shape, lost, or damaged. If a captain requests a ball change in the 11th over
due to it being out of shape, the umpires will evaluate the request and approve it if deemed necessary. - If a subsequent request is made after a few overs solely due to dew, the umpires will be required to
replace the ball mandatorily as stated earlier.
3) New Code of Conduct –
Effective this season, a new Code of Conduct will be implemented from the TATA IPL 2025 season, introducing a demerit points system and suspension points which will remain valid for 36 months.
4) Expansion of DRS Scope –
The Decision Review System (DRS) has been expanded to include height- based no-ball reviews and wide-ball reviews outside the off-stump. The updated system will utilize
Hawk-Eye technology and ball-tracking to assist umpires in making accurate and consistent decisions.
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