Until the previous season, the Indian Premier League (IPL) had rules and code of conducts of its own when it came to the different level of offences that players commit during a particular IPL fixture. However, that is set to change with major overhaul of the governing principles of the tournament.
ICC rules and regulations to extend to IPL
IPL had a history of several heated exchanges between players of different franchises both on and off the pitch. In the 2023 IPL season, there were a total 10 Code of Conduct violations. The most prominent player to have gone under the radar for Level 1 offence was Kolkata Knight Riders’ pacer Harshit Rana who was penalized for offences on two separate occasions. Notably, other star players such as Tim David, Kieron Pollard, Virat Kohli, Sam Curran, Rasikh Salam Darand Ishan Kishan were also held accountable for the offence during the course of the tournament.
Keeping in mind these instances of the past, a decision was taken by the Board for Control of Cricket in India (BCCI) yesterday to extend the ICC regulations and code of conduct on its prestigious league tournament.
“From now on, the ICC’s sanctioned penalties will be imposed for Level 1, 2 or 3 offences. Till date, IPL had 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 conditions of anonymity.
The new season of IPL is set to begin on March 21 with the final to be played on May 25. The Rajiv Gandhi International stadium in Hyderabad is set to host the first two qualifiers while Eden Gardens in Kolkata will be the venue for the second playoffs and the finals of the prestigious tournament.
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What are the ICC sanctioned penalties for Level 1, 2 and 3 offences?
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has outlined specific penalties for players based on the severity of their offenses, categorized into three levels. For Level 1 offenseswhich are considered minor, players may be fined up to 50% of their match fee. Level 2 offenses carry stricter consequences, with fines ranging from 50% to 100% of the match fee. The most serious violations fall under Level 3resulting in a ban of 6 Test matches or 12 ODIs. These sanctions are enforced to maintain discipline and uphold the spirit of the game. Once an offense is reported, the ICC’s disciplinary process involves reviewing evidence, hearing the player’s defense, and determining the appropriate penalty. Match referees or judicial commissioners oversee this process to ensure fairness. Players have the right to appeal decisions if they believe the sanctions are unjust. This structured approach helps promote accountability and fair play in cricket.
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