IPL New Rule For No Ball: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is working hard to ensure there is no room for error in decisions like “out” or “not out” in the Indian Premier League. Now, the BCCI has introduced a new method to decide no-balls or wides on short balls. Currently, in the IPL, a bowler can bowl two bouncers in an over. The third short ball in the same over is considered a no-ball. To remind you, in IPL 2024, a new technology was introduced to detect no-balls by measuring the height of the player’s waist. Now, the board has taken a step forward in this direction.
No More Disputes on No-Balls and Wides
A source quoted by the Times of India stated, “When a batsman stands inside the crease, their waist height, shoulder height, and head height will be measured. This data will then be uploaded to the system used by Hawk-Eye operators, who work with the third umpire. This system will help detect waist-high full-toss balls, bouncers, no-balls, and wides. The data collected from players will ensure more accurate decisions during matches.”
BCCI new rules for IPL 2025:
– Bowlers can use saliva on the ball.
– Two balls will be used to reduce the effect of dew in the second innings.
– No more ban on captains for maintaining slow over rate. pic.twitter.com/FkPgcXgsma— Ahmad Haseeb (@iamAhmadhaseeb) March 21, 2025
Rain Threatens IPL 2025 Opener
The first match of IPL 2025, set to be played between KKR and RCB in Kolkata, faces a weather crisis. An orange alert has been issued for heavy rain and storms from March 20 to 22. The opening ceremony, scheduled for March 22, features performances by stars like Shreya Ghoshal, Arijit Singh, and Disha Patani. However, due to the rain forecast, both the ceremony and the match might be cancelled.
Ban on Saliva Use Lifted
The BCCI has lifted the ban on using saliva on the ball in IPL 2025. This decision was taken after receiving approval from most team captains in the captains’ meeting held in Mumbai.
The ICC had initially banned the use of saliva during the COVID-19 pandemic and made it permanent in 2022. However, Indian pacer Mohammed Shami, along with Vernon Philander and Tim Southee, had advocated for its reintroduction, citing that the absence of saliva gives batsmen an undue advantage. Captains agreed to allow the use of saliva for shining the ball in this IPL season.