BCCI Imposes New Restrictions On Teams Ahead Of IPL 2025: "No Practice Sessions After The 4th Day Before the Match"
The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 is just around the corner, and teams are gearing up for the new season. However, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has thrown in a change, imposing new restrictions on the teams to ensure a smoother and more efficient preparation ahead of the tournament. In a recent move, the BCCI has limited the number of practice sessions per team to only seven sessions, while also capping the number of warm-up matches to just two.
How Will This Affect the Teams?
In an exclusive report by NDTV Sports, the BCCI has conveyed the new directive to the participating teams, stating that only [x] hours of practice sessions will be permitted, with a maximum duration of [x] hours per session. Interestingly, the note also recommends that teams can choose to play one practice match or open nets, with a duration of not more than [x] and a half hours. Moreover, the BCCI has also asked the host grounds to allow the usage of the facilities for local games, legends leagues, or celebrity tournaments.
The Reason Behind the Restrictions: Reducing the Load on Venues
According to a report by Cricbuzz, the decision was made "in view of the venues taking load during domestic matches, being played close to the start of the IPL season." This means that the BCCI is taking steps to ensure that the venues are not overburdened, allowing for a smoother transition to the IPL season.
Practical Guidelines for Practice Sessions
The BCCI note has outlined some practical guidelines for teams, including:
- Each team can have a maximum of seven practice sessions, with a duration of up to three hours in each session.
- Two of these sessions can be practice matches or open nets.
- Practice matches can be played on one of the side wickets of the main square, with a duration of no more than three and a half hours.
- The practice sessions should start after the scheduled start of the match.
Resolving the Issue of Double Booking
What about situations where both teams want to practice at the same time? The BCCI note has provided some guidelines to resolve this issue:
- If both teams want to practice, the BCCI will help resolve the double booking by asking the team managers to either adjust the schedule or share the session.
- In the event that the teams cannot resolve the issue, the BCCI will determine the practice times, considering the requests of both teams and creating two 2-hour slots for each team, ensuring both teams have exclusive use of the ground.
Conclusion: The Need for Cooperation
While these new restrictions may impose some challenges on the teams, it is crucial that they understand the reasoning behind them. By working together, the BCCI, the teams, and the venues can ensure a smooth and successful IPL season. Let’s hope that the teams rise to the challenge and adapt to these new rules, making the most of this new season.
Stay tuned for more updates on the IPL 2025!
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