Saliva ban

March 21, 2025 10:51 AM

BCCI introduces major rule changes for IPL 2025: Saliva ban lifted, captains get over-rate relief

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Thursday announced major rule revisions for IPL 2025, scheduled to commence on March 22. Among the key changes are the lifting of the saliva ban, the continuation of the Impact Player rule, and a modification to over-rate penalties, ensuring captains will no longer face suspensions. Saliva ban lifted after four years One of the most notable changes is the lifting of the saliva ban, which was originally implemented in May 2020 as a temporary C...

IPL 2025: Saliva ban revoked after captains’ meeting in Mumbai

Bowlers will once again be allowed to use saliva on the ball in IPL 2025, following a key decision made at a captains' meeting held at the BCCI headquarters in Mumbai on Thursday. Several franchise captains supported the move, prompting IPL authorities to lift the ban. The saliva ban was initially introduced in May 2020 as a temporary health measure during the COVID-19 pandemic, with the International Cricket Council (ICC) making it permanent in September 2022. Since then, bowlers have only bee...