BCCI took a decision regarding IPL, for the first time these rules of ICC will be followed

IPL 2025 / BCCI took a decision regarding IPL, for the first time these rules of ICC will be followed

IPL 2025 - BCCI took a decision regarding IPL, for the first time these rules of ICC will be followed

IPL 2025: Big news has come out from the cricket world regarding IPL. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has taken many important decisions regarding the upcoming season. This season will start from March 21, 2025 and this time the Code of Conduct of the International Cricket Council (ICC) will also be followed. BCCI Vice President and former IPL President Rajeev Shukla gave this information. However, a senior member of the Governing Council clarified that the tournament will start on March 20 or 21 only. A total of 74 matches will be played in the upcoming season, which is the same as the last three seasons.

ICC Code of Conduct will be followed

BCCI has decided to implement the ICC Code of Conduct this time, making a big change in IPL. This decision was taken during the Governing Committee meeting held on 12 January 2025.

What is the new rule of the Code of Conduct?

From now on, any Level 1, Level 2 or Level 3 violation in IPL will attract a fine approved by the ICC. Earlier IPL had its own code of conduct, but now the tournament will be played completely under ICC T20 International rules. This will impose more discipline on the players and teams.

A member of the Steering Committee said on the condition of confidentiality that this step has been taken to further enhance the global credibility of the league. This will ensure that the IPL also follows the same standards as international cricket.

Preparations for Women's Premier League (WPL)

The BCCI also announced that the Women's Premier League (WPL) will be organized in four cities in 2025. The tournament will be held between February 7 and March 2.

WPL organizing cities:

Lucknow

Mumbai

Baroda

Bengaluru

This step has been taken to promote women's cricket. Through this tournament, women players will also get prestige and platform like IPL.

BCCI gets new secretary and treasurer

The board has also got a new secretary and treasurer in the Special General Meeting (SGM) of BCCI. Devjit Saikia has been appointed as the new Secretary of BCCI and Prabhtej Singh Bhatia as Treasurer. Both were elected unopposed.

How did these posts become vacant?

Former BCCI Secretary Jay Shah recently resigned from his post after becoming ICC Chairman. At the same time, Treasurer Ashish Shelar resigned after assuming the post of Cabinet Minister in the Maharashtra Government. After this both these posts became vacant.

Introduction of Devjit Saikia and Prabhtej Bhatia

Devjit Saikia: Hails from Assam. He was earlier the Joint Secretary of BCCI and now he has been promoted to the post of Secretary.

Prabhtej Singh Bhatia: Hails from Chhattisgarh. He has been elected unopposed as Treasurer.

Saikia was handling the additional responsibilities of Secretary since the resignation of Jay Shah. Now the post of Joint Secretary has fallen vacant, for which elections are expected to be held soon.

Conclusion

The season of IPL 2025 is going to come with many new changes for cricket lovers. The decision to follow the ICC's code of conduct will make the tournament more compliant with international standards. At the same time, organizing the WPL is a big step for women's cricket. After the appointment of the new secretary and treasurer of BCCI, the board will now work more strongly.

It will be interesting for cricket lovers to see how the new rules will affect the players and teams in IPL 2025.