After several IPL teams expressed dissatisfaction with pitch conditions in 2025, the Cricket Control Board of India (BCCI) interfered with the Cricket Board, claiming that local curators did not customize the surface for the game style that suits the home team. In just two weeks of India’s Premier League 2025 season, the lack of a clear home advantage has become the main conversation point.

Three IPL teams – Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) have raised concerns about the competition conditions for IPL 2025. LSG coach Zaheer Kaheer Khan recently criticized the Ekana Big Ball stadium for being among the Eknof for Field International Fallage fording Funflud funfull funfull unce funfund ungn.

LSG, KKR and CSK prefer slow turntables over hit-friendly stadiums

The controversy on the KKR field took a huge turn when Eden curator Sujan Mukherjee prepared for the game with his earlier claims. This response followed this response after well-known commentators Harsha Bhogle and Simon Doull criticized him for not being aligned with KKR’s preferences.

CSK head coach Stephen Fleming also hints at the frustration of pitch conditions in Chennai, noting that the series has no control over the chepauk surface. Several teams believe that family venues should cater to their strengths, and many prefer slower ones instead to courts that prefer big hits.

BCCI rejects concerns about pitch conditions in IPL 2025

BCCI rejected concerns about pitch conditions in IPL 2025 and pointed out that the franchise should communicate their preferences with mid-season in advance. The board also added that the curators have final say in tone preparation and no team or player input.

“The courts have been doing well so far. So they may ask the pitchers to provide more help. However, better communication is needed between the franchise and the curator. This cannot happen within a week of the IPL season,” said the Indian era.

“In the case of Lucknow, the square needs to be repositioned to change the basic nature of the tone, and the pitch is inherently slow. According to the BCCI guidelines, it needs to have good turf to maintain itself through the competition. For all other venues, it is the same,” the source added.

The term “ground authorization” refers to the state association responsible for maintaining the site. The association is responsible for preparing for the stadiums for the game held at the stadium.

Delhi Capitals are unhappy with Vizag’s pitch for the first two home games

The report also highlighted that the Delhi capital was not satisfied with the pitch conditions of Vizag’s first two home games.

According to BCCI guidelines, franchises and players have no right to pitch preparation, as curators are responsible for ensuring a fair balance between seams and rotations.

Although the team cannot decide on tonal conditions, they want to expect a surface that suits their strengths to be justified, especially because the strategy is assembled carefully.

Curators can consider meeting the needs of franchise that have already spent a lot of time and resources to build their squad.

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