However, it became a matter of concern when the BCCI didn’t give any further statement on the second half of the IPL schedule. Yesterday, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) clarified that they will be announcing the pending match schedule soon. This was confirmed officially by Board Secretary Devajit Saikia in an interview with The Times of India.
Additionally, after the Election Commission of India announced assembly election dates in states such as West Bengal, Assam, and Tamil Nadu, the schedule needed to be put on hold. Therefore, the BCCI announced the schedule for the first half only, i.e., till 12th April, covering just 12 games.
The official Board Secretary Devajit Saikia of the BCCI said, “We will announce the remaining IPL 2026 schedule soon.”
Team Captains Briefed on Latest IPL Rule by BCCI
Yesterday, the BCCI also shared details about the first half of the schedule for the upcoming edition. All 10 captains were briefed on tournament rules and regulations by match referees’ head Javagal Srinath and umpire panel chief Nitin Menon at the BCCI headquarters. This was followed by the captains' shoot at the Cricket Club of India.
Going further, the source also confirmed that most captains agreed on the Impact Player rule, which will continue till 2027.
Ball Change Rule Retained
The same rule will be applied this year as well, making teams more comfortable and ensuring fairness. The replacement ball will have similar wear and tear, while umpires will retain the discretion to change the ball at any moment if it becomes unfit for play.
Last year, Royal Challengers Bengaluru broke their long wait for their first-ever IPL trophy under the leadership of Rajat Patidar.
It will be quite interesting to see how they carry their redeemed title forward in the 19th edition with a completely new spirit and confidence. They will be seen defending their title in the opening game against Sunrisers Hyderabad, who will be led by India’s star batter Ishan Kishan, who is in the prime form of his career, having played a key role in India’s third ICC Men’s T20 World Cup win in 2026 with his impeccable batting. His recent performances have made him one of the players to watch out for in the upcoming season.Also read: cricketaddictor.com/cricket-news/new-catching-rule-captains-warned-over-incomplete-catches-ahead-of-ipl-2026-422708/
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