IPL Captains' Meeting Set to Discuss Key Regulations Ahead of 2026 Season

The IPL captains are set to meet with the BCCI to discuss important regulations for the upcoming 2026 season. Key topics include the impact substitute rule, DRS enhancements, and the use of saliva for ball shining. This meeting aims to ensure all captains, especially the newcomers, are well-informed about the existing rules. Significant decisions from previous meetings, such as the option for the bowling team to request a ball change and the expansion of DRS reviews, will also be revisited. Stay tuned for more updates on these crucial discussions.

By Narendra Chaudhary Mar 24, 2026, 19:02 IST

Upcoming IPL Captains' Meeting

On Wednesday, the captains of IPL teams will convene with the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to discuss crucial topics ahead of the tournament's 19th edition. Key issues on the agenda include the impact substitute rule and the code of conduct.

This meeting is a customary practice, and it will feature insights from former Indian cricketer Javagal Srinath and Nitin Menon, who lead the match referees and umpires panels, respectively.

A BCCI official mentioned, "There are no new regulations this year. With some new captains and coaches, it’s essential to brief them on the existing rules."

Discussion points will also cover the allowance of two bouncers per over, bat size checks, protocols for replacing lost or unfit balls, retired out calls, and the use of saliva.

The prohibition on using saliva to shine the ball, which has been in place in international cricket since September 2022, was lifted for the IPL ahead of the 2025 season.

During the 2025 captains' meeting, significant decisions were made, including the consensus among ten captains to permit the use of saliva.

Additionally, it was agreed that the team bowling second could request a ball change after the 10th over to mitigate the effects of dew during evening matches.

According to the rule, the bowling captain can request a ball change regardless of visible dew, with on-field officials determining the new ball.

The scope of the Decision Review System (DRS) will also be expanded to include height-based no-ball reviews and wide-ball reviews outside the off-stump, utilizing Hawk-Eye and ball-tracking technology.

These regulations will continue to be in effect for the IPL 2026 season.