Overview
- The BCCI has lifted the saliva ban for the 2025 IPL season, making it the first major cricket competition to reintroduce this practice after the pandemic.
- A second-ball rule has been introduced to mitigate the impact of dew during evening matches, with the second ball used after the 11th over in the second innings.
- DRS usage has been expanded to include decisions on height wides and wides outside the off-stump, integrating additional technology into the game.
- The contentious Impact Player rule has been extended until 2027 despite mixed reactions from captains, including Rohit Sharma and Hardik Pandya.
- The ICC may review its stance on the saliva ban following the IPL's decision, potentially influencing global cricket regulations.