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Until last season, Indian Premier League (IPL) We have our own rules and code of conduct for varying degrees of infractions committed by players during specific IPL matches. However, this is set to change with a major overhaul of event management principles.
ICC rules and regulations to be extended to IPL
IPL has a history of many heated exchanges between players of different teams on and off the field. In the 2023 IPL season, there were a total of 10 violations of the code of conduct. The most notable players to receive attention for their Level 1 offense are Kolkata Knight Riders‘pacemaker Harshit Rana He was punished twice for illegal conduct. Notably, other star players, e.g. Tim David, Kieron Pollard, Virat Kohli, Sam Curran, Rasik Salam Darand Ishan Kishan He was also held responsible for violations during the game.
Taking into account these past circumstances, the Committee made a decision Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) The ICC’s rules and code of conduct for its prestigious league were yesterday extended.
“From now on, ICC sanction penalties will be for level 1, 2 or 3 offences. So far, the IPL has its own code of conduct, but going forward, playing conditions will be followed as per ICC T20I regulations.” An IPL GC member told PTI on condition of anonymity.
The new season of IPL will start on March 21 and the final will be held on May 25. Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium Hyderabad will host the first two qualifiers while Garden of Eden Kolkata will be the venue for the second playoff and final of the prestigious tournament.
Also read: BCCI confirms dates, venues for Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025
What are the penalties for Level 1, 2 and 3 crimes under the International Criminal Court?
The International Cricket Council (ICC) outlines specific penalties for players based on the severity of their fouls, divided into three levels. for Level 1 Violationwhich is considered minor and the player may be fined up to 50% of his match fee. Level 2 Violations will face stricter consequences, with fines ranging from 50% to 100% of the match fee. The most serious violations fall under Level 3resulting in a ban for 6 Test matches or 12 ODIs. These sanctions are imposed to maintain discipline and preserve the spirit of the game. Once a violation is reported, the ICC’s disciplinary process involves reviewing the evidence, hearing the player’s defense and determining the appropriate sanction. A match referee or judicial commissioner oversees this process to ensure fairness. Players have the right to appeal the decision if they feel the sanction is unfair. This structured approach helps promote accountability and fair play in cricket.
