BCCI Lifts Saliva Ban and Introduces Major Rule Changes for IPL 2025

The saliva ban is lifted for the first time since the pandemic, with new rules addressing the dew factor and expanding DRS use.

The BCCI has lifted the saliva ban for the 2025 IPL season, making it the first major cricket competition to reintroduce this practice after the pandemic.
A second-ball rule has been introduced to mitigate the impact of dew during evening matches, with the second ball used after the 11th over in the second innings.
DRS usage has been expanded to include decisions on height wides and wides outside the off-stump, integrating additional technology into the game.
The contentious Impact Player rule has been extended until 2027 despite mixed reactions from captains, including Rohit Sharma and Hardik Pandya.
The ICC may review its stance on the saliva ban following the IPL's decision, potentially influencing global cricket regulations.