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Until the previous season, the Indian Premier League (IPL) had its own rules and code of conduct regarding the different levels of offenses committed by players during a particular IPL match. However, that will change with a major overhaul of the tournament’s guiding principles.
ICC rules and regulations to be extended to IPL
IPL had a history of several heated exchanges between players from different franchises both on and off the field. In the 2023 IPL season, there were a total of 10 violations of the Code of Conduct. The most notable player who went unnoticed by the Tier 1 offense was Riders of the Knights of Calcutta‘ pacemaker Harshit Rana who was sanctioned for infractions on two separate occasions. In particular, other star players such as Tim David, Kieron Pollard, Virat Kohli, Sam Curran, Rasikh Salam Darand Ishan Kishan They were also held responsible for the infraction during the course of the tournament.
Taking into account these cases from the past, a decision was made by the Board for Control of Cricket in India (BCCI) yesterday to expand the ICC’s regulations and code of conduct at its prestigious league tournament.
“From now on, penalties sanctioned by the ICC will be imposed for level 1, 2 or 3 offences. Till date, IPL had its own Code of Conduct, but in future, the Conditions of Play will be followed as per the regulations ICC T20I.” an IPL GC member told PTI on conditions of anonymity.
The new IPL season will begin on March 21 and the final will be played on May 25. Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad will host the first two qualifiers, while Gardens of Eden The second playoffs and the final of the prestigious tournament will be held in Calcutta.
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What are the penalties sanctioned by the ICC for Level 1, 2 and 3 crimes?
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has defined specific sanctions for players depending on the severity of their infringements, classified into three levels. For Level 1 crimesthat are considered minors, players may be fined up to 50% of the amount of the match. Level 2 Violations carry stricter consequences, with fines ranging from 50% to 100% of the match fee. The most serious violations are included in Level 3resulting in a ban of 6 Test matches or 12 ODIs. These sanctions are applied to maintain discipline and defend the spirit of the game. Once a violation is reported, the ICC’s disciplinary process involves reviewing the evidence, hearing the player’s defense, and determining the appropriate sanction. Match referees or judicial commissioners oversee this process to ensure fairness. Players have the right to appeal decisions if they believe sanctions are unfair. This structured approach helps to promote responsibility and fair play in cricket.
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