The Indian Premier League’s (IPL) 17th season is scheduled to begin on Friday, March 22, and fan excitement is at an all-time high.
The season opener takes place at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chepauk between the Royal Challengers Bangalore and the Chennai Super Kings. It would be interesting to watch how the two new regulations, which were implemented this year, improve the thrilling league.
Over the years, many regulations have been implemented in advance of an IPL season. Teams were able to add players midway through a match to strengthen their lineup according to the Impact Player rule, which was introduced last year and proved to be popular. This year, there are a few new rules implemented along with the retention of the Impact Player rule.
Smart Replay System Introduction
With the goal of improving decision-making speed, effectiveness, and accuracy, a new camera-based review system called the “Smart Replay System” has been unveiled. A brand-new system of high-speed cameras that will be positioned throughout the stadium will enable this to be accomplished.
Throughout the ground, eight high-speed Hawk-Eye cameras will be positioned in key locations. Alongside the TV umpire, two Hawk-Eye cameras will also be positioned to provide real-time data and visuals to speed up decision-making.
The TV broadcast director had previously served as a go-between for the Hawk-Eye operators and the third umpire. But under the new arrangement, the TV umpire will receive the photos straight from the operator, giving them access to a larger variety of views, including split-screen views and numerous viewpoints. The study should be more thorough than it was previously with the removal of the middleman and the availability of more data. The Smart Replay System will also help the spectators during DRS calls since it will inform them of the decisions made and the reasoning behind them.
Second Bouncer Rule: Introduction
This rule is easier to understand. Since the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) tested this regulation during the event, spectators who watched the action from the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy last season will be familiar with it.
To keep batters guessing, bowlers will be permitted to unleash two bouncers in an over to create a balance between bat and ball. The bowlers will surely be ecstatic with this move, as they were only permitted to bowl one bouncer in each over during prior IPL seasons.
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Until then, this season, the protocol of looking for a catch upon a referral for stumping will be followed. IPL 2024 does not, however, include the Stop Clock rule, which the ICC plans to implement for white-ball international matches starting with the T20 World Cup in 2024.
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