Until last season, a Indian Premier League (IPL) had its own rules and regulations when it came to various offenses committed by players during a particular IPL season. However, this needs to change with a major change in competition policy.
Rules and regulations of ICC to continue in IPL
The IPL had a history of heated exchanges between players of different franchises on and off the pitch. In the 2023 IPL season, there were a total of 10 violations. The most famous player to go under the radar for a Level 1 offense was Kolkata Knight Riders'pacer Harshit Rana who was punished for two different crimes. In particular, some star players like Tim David, Kieron Pollard, Virat Kohli, Sam Curran, Rasikh Salam Darand Ishan Kishan he was also charged with misconduct during the race.
Keeping in mind these past events, a decision was taken by a Board for Control of Cricket in India (BCCI) yesterday to add ICC rules and regulations to its popular league tournaments.
“From now on, the punishments that will be received by the ICC will be given for the offense of Level 1, 2 or 3. Until now, IPL had its own Code of Conduct but in the future, the Playing Conditions will be followed according to the rules of the ICC T20I,” an IPL GC member told PTI on condition of anonymity.
The new season of IPL is expected to start on March 21 and the last one will be played on May 25. Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad they should have the first two test takers The Gardens of Eden Kolkata will be the venue for the second and final playoffs of the prestigious tournament.
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What are the ICC sanctions for Level 1, 2 and 3 crimes?
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has defined specific punishments for players based on the severity of their offences, divided into three categories. About Level 1 errorswhich are considered small, players can be paid up to 50% of their game money. Part 2 offenses have severe consequences, with fines ranging from 50% to 100% of the fine. Most of the damage falls to the ground Part 3resulting in a ban of 6 test matches or 12 ODIs. These sanctions are imposed to maintain self-discipline and the spirit of the game. When an offense is reported, ICC sanctions include reviewing the evidence, hearing the player's defense, and finding the appropriate punishment. Referees or umpires oversee the process to ensure fairness. Players have the right to appeal decisions if they believe the penalties are unfair. The proposed system helps promote accountability and fair play in cricket.