The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has decided to bring in new rules and regulations for the players regarding family members’ presence around PMOA areas before and during the IPL matches.
It is also noted that players must travel by the team bus, a rule which was implemented on the Indian Cricket team after a defeat in the Border Gavaskar Trophy.
Ahead of the IPL 2025 campaign, the BCCI has brought in new rules in IPL similar to the national team’s 10-point diktat
“Players to use the team bus while coming for practice. Teams may travel in two batches (sic),” says new BCCI rule.
It was communicated to all franchises through a mail and after explaining the changes in regulations to all team managers during a meeting.
According to the new clause about the family memebers cannot enter the dressing room even on practice days and will be not allowed on match days.
“On practice days (during pre-tournament & tournament), only accredited staff is allowed in the dressing room and on the field of play.
“Player family members and may friends travel in a different vehicle and can watch team practice from the hospitality area.”
“For extended support staff (throw down specialist/net bowlers) list need to be submitted for approval to the BCCI. Once approved, non-match day accreditations will be issued for the same,” the mail states.
The BCCI has further stated that fitness tests on players cannot be conducted on the main square during match days. Normally Physios use the main track to test the fitness of the players just before the start of a match.
The Indian board has further said that the players must wear Orange and Purple cap at least for two overs and during post match ceremonies, the players must not wear sleevless jerseys.
The BCCI has scheduled a personal meeting with all captains on March 20 at Cricket centre in Mumbai. The IPL 2025 campaign will begin on March 22 with defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders taking on Royal Challengers Bengaluru at Eden Gardens.
Listed below are the changes BCCI imposed for the IPL 2025 season.
Practice during tournament
- Teams will get two nets in the practice area and 1 of the side wickets on the main square to do range hitting. For the Mumbai venue, if both teams practice at the same time, they will get two wickets each.
- Open nets are not permitted and teams cannot use wickets even if another team finished practice early and no practice will be allowed on Match days.
- No fitness test will take place on the Match Day on the main square.
- On practice days, only accredited staff is allowed in the dressing room and on the field of play.
- Player family members and friends to travel in a different vehicle and can watch team practice from the hospitality area.
- For extended support staff, the teams has to provide the list to the BCCI for approval. Once approved, non-match day accreditations will be issued for the same.
- Players should use the team bus while coming for practice and they may travel in two batches if needed.
- For any request related to practice, fitness test on Match days, Venue Manager will be the POC.
Match Day
- It is mandatory for PMOA accredited staff bring their accreditation on match day. If they fail to carry the accreditation on the first time, a warning will be issued. On the second instance, a monetary fine will be issued to the team.
- Players are prohibting from hitting ball towards LED boards despite having designated hitting nets.
- Players and support staff not to sit in front of the LED boards. Sponsorship team will mark places across the FOP where substitutes carrying towels and water bottles can be seated.
- For the Orange and Purple Cap holders, who do not wear caps has been advised to wear the caps for the first two overs till broadcast captures it.
- In the post-match presentation, floppies and sleeveless jersey are not allowed. Any violation to do so will result in warning on the first time and will be a financial penalty if action continues.
- On match days, 12 accredited support staff will be permitted which includes team doctor similar to the previous season.
Jersey Number
- In case of change in jersey numbers, the teams has been advised to inform 24 hours in advance respective to the clothing & equipment guidelines.
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