All the IPL lovers might be excited with the happening of the matches this season. Though it is late, no worries as we are witnessing the game. A lot of changes have come into effect because of the corona virus. Due to the tough times with China, the title sponsor of the IPL games, i.e., VIVO is out and  DREAM 11 has taken its place. Furthermore, many new companies have also joined the IPL tournament as sponsors. It is not all, as there are many more changes in the bucket of new IPL 2020 rules and regulations.

A glance of the new IPL 2020 rules and regulations

Will the third empire’s responsibility increase?

Indeed, the responsibility to check whether the bowler’s leg is going inside the crease or is outside will be of the third empire only.

Will, there be corona substitute or concussion substitute?

Let us first discuss the concussion which indicates, if a player gets a head injury, then he will get a substitute. Now coming to corona, IPL Governing Council has approved of replacing the player, if gets infected with corona. The team can opt for the replacement, however, there will be some terms and conditions too. Some of the additional rules are like –

• The doctor will be present all the round the clock.
• There will be frequent corona examinations.
• Even the mild symptoms of corona will not be taken fore-granted and will be immediately informed to the concerned doctor.

Will there be any changes in toss?

The earlier ways in which toss was being done is now out of the board at least for IPL. There has to be some modification for a toss under new IPL 2020 rules and regulations. The new terms of toss will include only the two captains. Along with this, they will no shaking of hands, and TV camera will be taking the place of the commentator. Next coming to the team sheet, this will be maintained electronically instead of paper sheets.

Are there any extra efforts being made for the security of the IPL team players and staff?

Bio bubble is making many heads turn these days with regards to the IPL. The bio bubble will now be active in the IPL. You must be thinking, what does this mean right? This security code indicates that everyone associated with the game will not stay at the same place. Be it hotels, grounds etc., everything will be different. Along with this IPL team can only come out for playing matches and practice.

Well new IPL 2020 rules and regulations are for the benefit and safety of cricketers, players and staffs seeing the outbreak of corona. Please share your thoughts in the comment section and let us know which team you are in support with.