The BCCI has made some additions to its Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for the upcoming season of the Indian Premier League and those have been shared with the 10 participating franchises of the tournament. The most interesting addition or restriction in that list is the restriction of wearing ‘floppies and sleeveless jerseys’ during post-match presentation ceremonies.
It has been mentioned that if the sleeveless jerseys and floppies rule is not followed one time, the player will get a warning followed by which he will be financially penalised if the rule is not followed again.
Here is a list of all the SOPs that has been mentioned by the BCCI –
Practice during tournament
1. Practice Area & Wickets Usage
- Each team will have access to two nets in the practice area and one side wicket on the main square for range hitting.
- At the Mumbai venue, if both teams are practicing simultaneously, each team will be allocated two wickets.
- Open nets will not be permitted under any circumstances.
2. Practice Restrictions & Match Day Rules
- If a team finishes practice early, the other team cannot utilize their allotted wickets.
- No practice sessions will be allowed on match days.
- Fitness tests on the main square are also prohibited on match days.
3. Access & Accreditation
- On both pre-tournament and tournament practice days, only accredited staff will be permitted inside the dressing room and field of play.
- Family members & friends of players must travel separately and can only watch practice sessions from the hospitality area.
- A list of extended support staff (including net bowlers and throwdown specialists) must be submitted to BCCI for approval. Once cleared, non-match day accreditations will be issued.
4. Team Travel & Point of Contact
- Players must use the team bus for practice sessions, and teams have the option to travel in two batches.
- For any special requests related to practice sessions or fitness tests on match days, the Venue Manager will serve as the point of contact (POC).
Match Day Guidelines
1. Accreditation & Compliance
- PMOA-accredited staff must carry their accreditation on match days.
- On the first instance of failing to carry accreditation, a warning will be issued.
- On the second instance, a monetary fine will be imposed on the team.
2. Player Conduct & LED Board Protection
- Despite hitting nets being provided, some players continue to hit balls onto the LED boards. Teams are requested to strictly adhere to the guidelines.
- Players and support staff must not sit in front of the LED boards.
- The sponsorship team will mark designated seating areas across the Field of Play (FOP) where substitutes carrying towels and water bottles can sit.
3. Caps & Broadcast Compliance
- Players are required to wear the orange and purple caps as per regulations.
- If a player chooses not to wear a cap, they must still wear it for the first two overs to ensure it is captured during the broadcast.
4. Post-Match Presentation Dress Code
- Floppy hats and sleeveless jerseys are not allowed during the post-match presentation.
- On the first violation, a warning will be issued.
- On the second violation, a financial penalty will be imposed.
5. Support Staff & Accreditation Limitations
- On match days, as per IPL 2024 regulations, only 12 accredited support staff members, including the team doctor, will be permitted.
Jersey Number Changes
- If a player’s jersey number changes, teams must inform officials at least 24 hours in advance, as per the clothing & equipment guidelines.
IPL 2025 New Rules imposed by BCCI :
— peeyush🦅 (@PeeyushPawanist) March 7, 2025
– No sleeveless jerseys at presentations
– No family in dressing rooms, even on practice days
– Players must use the team bus for travel
– Fines for missing accreditation ID cards
– Batters to be warned against hitting LED boards
What is this school !!! Like I remember pe teacher scolding girls for sleeveless and ipl is in summer !!! What did they think while making such rules … https://t.co/8Z3SF4myFy
— Charmy dadhich (@farrahkhan1234) March 7, 2025
