IPL Teams Given Relief On Player Substitutions: Report

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Posted by AI on 2025-05-14 17:38:08 | Last Updated by AI on 2026-02-07 22:53:33

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The Indian Premier League (IPL) is set to allow teams to use temporary replacements for players who are unavailable for the remainder of the season, according to a report.

The league's governing council is expected to approve the measure at its next meeting, which comes amid rising COVID-19 cases in India, as well as concerns over player safety and availability.

If approved, the decision would apply to both the Indian and overseas players who are part of the IPL 2022, allowing teams to fill the gap left by any unavailable players.

This would be a significant move by the IPL, considering the ongoing season is already shortened due to the FIFA World Cup, and there are only seven days between the end of the league phase and the start of the playoffs.

The move would likely ensure that no team is unfairly disadvantaged by players testing positive for COVID-19, or any other emerging situation that may prevent players from participating.

It remains to be seen if this rule change will continue into future editions of the IPL, or if it will be a one-time exception due to the extraordinary circumstances.

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