BCCI tightens the screws, players' WAGs not allowed in dressing rooms during IPL 2025

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is tightening the screws. Following back-to-back Test series losses’ to New Zealand and Australia, the BCCI had laid down the law by bringing stringent rules. These mandates applied to centrally contracted players. No longer skipping matches, a baggage limit was applied for tours, and restrictions were placed on families of players travelling with them.

BCCI puts IPL restrictions on players

“Player family members and friends may travel in a different vehicle and can watch the team practice from the hospitality area,” an email BCCI sent in February stated.

Until now, this was applied only for the India men’s cricket team. According to Cricbuzz, strict rules will be applied in the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season as well. Family members won’t be allowed to enter the dressing room even after the matches.

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BCCI tightens the screws, players’ WAGs not allowed in dressing rooms during IPL 2025

Practice during tournament

1. Teams will get 2 nets in the practice area and 1 of the side wickets on the main square to do range hitting. For the Mumbai venue, if both the teams are practicing at the same time, teams will get 2 wickets each.
2. No open nets will be allowed.
3. If one of the teams finishes their practice early, other team is not allowed to use the wickets for their practice.
4. No practice will be allowed on Match days.
5. No fitness test will take place on the Match Day on the main square.
6. On practice days (during pre-tournament & tournament), only accredited staff is allowed in the dressing room and on the field of play. Player family members and friends to travel in a different vehicle and can watch team practice from the hospitality area. For extended support staff (throw down specialist/net bowlers) list need to be submitted for approval to the BCCI. Once approved, non- match day accreditations will be issued for the same.
7. Players to use the team bus while coming for practice. Teams may travel in two batches.
8. For any request related to practice, fitness test on Match days, Venue Manager will be the POC.

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Match Day

1. It is mandatory for PMOA accredited staff bring their accreditation on match day. On the first instance failure of not carrying the accreditation, a warning will be issued. On the second instance, a monetary fine will be issued to the team.
2. Despite providing hitting nets, players keep hitting on the LED boards. We request teams to adhere to it.
3. Players and support staff not to sit in front of the LED boards. Sponsorship team will mark places across the FOP where substitutes carrying towels and water bottles can be seated.
4. Players to wear Orange and Purple Cap. In case where players do not wear caps, we request players to wear for the first two overs till broadcast captures it.
5. In the post-match presentation, floppies and sleeveless jersey are not allowed. Failure to do so will result in warning on the first instance. On the second instance, there will be a financial penalty.
6. On match days, similar to IPL 2024 season, only 12 accredited support staff will be permitted which includes team doctor.