BCCI Imposes Strict Training Rules for IPL 2025: No Practice on Matchdays

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced new regulations for team practice sessions in IPL 2025. As per reports, teams will not be allowed to practice on matchdays. Additionally, training sessions will be limited, and the use of practice wickets at stadiums will be restricted.

• No practice on matchdays for IPL franchises.
• Limited training sessions before the season begins.
• Restrictions on warm-up matches and use of practice wickets.

New Training Regulations for IPL 2025

The BCCI has introduced fresh guidelines to control team training sessions. Franchises will now be allowed only two warm-up matches or center-wicket practices before the season. This is a significant reduction compared to previous seasons.

Limited Pre-Season Practice Sessions

Each team will be permitted up to seven training sessions before their first IPL match. These sessions will last up to three hours under floodlights. Out of these, only two sessions can be used for practice matches or open nets.

Restrictions on Local Matches at IPL Venues

The BCCI has instructed state associations to ban local matches, celebrity tournaments, and Legends League games at IPL venues. This ensures that stadium conditions remain optimal for the tournament.

Rules for Practice Matches

• Teams can play practice matches only on side wickets.
• Each match cannot exceed three and a half hours.
• Prior approval from BCCI is required for any practice match.

No Training on Matchdays

One of the biggest changes is the ban on matchday practice. Franchises cannot use stadium facilities for warm-ups or training on the day of their matches. All preparation must be completed in advance.

Impact of These Rules on IPL Teams

These restrictions mean that teams must plan their training efficiently. The reduction in practice matches could affect player performance, making pre-season preparation even more crucial.

IPL 2025 is set to bring fierce competition, and teams will have to adapt quickly to these new BCCI regulations.