The 18th season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) received strategic preparation through a Thursday March 20 meeting which the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) organized at its headquarters with team captains and coaches and their managers.
All ten IPL teams’ representatives gave their thoughts and ideas on a range of playing conditions throughout the conference. The following revisions have been included based on general agreement.
1. Use of saliva to shine the ball
Bowlers can shine the ball with their saliva starting in the 2025 Indian Premier League. This decision, which reverts to conventional ball maintenance procedures, was made after discussions with all ten teams. Originally enforced during the COVID-19 epidemic, the saliva usage prohibition has now been removed.
2. Replacement of wet ball to counter dew
The side bowling second will now be able to ask for a ball change once after the tenth over, which will help with the problems caused by dew during twilight matches.
- The bowling captain has the right to request a ball change, regardless of whether dew is visible or not. Once the request is made, the umpires are required to replace the ball with another one exhibiting similar wear and tear. However, the bowling team does not have the option to choose the replacement ball.
- The umpires also have the authority to change the ball at any time before the 10th over if it is found to be excessively wet, out of shape, lost, or damaged. If a captain makes a request to change the ball during the 11th over due to it being out of shape, the umpires will assess the situation and approve the request if necessary.
- If another request is made after a few overs solely due to dew, the umpires must replace the ball as mandated earlier.
3. New Code of Conduct
Beginning this season, a new Code of Conduct will be in place starting with the TATA IPL 2025 season. It will include a suspension point system and a demerit point system that will be in effect for 36 months.
4. Expansion of DRS Scope
Wide-ball reviews outside the off-stump and height-based no-ball reviews are now part of the Decision Review System (DRS). Hawk-Eye technology and ball-tracking will be used in the upgraded system to help umpires make precise and reliable calls.
