IPL 2025: IPL Announces New Rule Of Temporary Replacement After Resume

On May 14, BCCI announced a new rule in the IPL after resuming from May 17 to June 3. Its player replacement policy, which allows teams to sign short-term substitutes for the balance of the season. This rule aims to solve the difficulties teams face when players are unavailable for personal, injury, or national commitments.

IPL was suspended for 1 week due to India vs Pakistan cross border tension. Many foreign players went to their home or those players who in India withdrew their name in upcoming IPL 2025 matches. 

Key Aspect Of Temporary Rule

Eligibility: 

Players who are unable to play because of national duties, injuries, or personal reasons may be temporarily replaced by players signed by their teams.

Duration: 

These replacements are not eligible for retention in the following season and are only allowed to play for the rest of the 2025 campaign.

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Future Involvement: 

Temporary Substitution To be eligible for selection in the upcoming season, players must sign up for the IPL Player Auction 2026.

BCCI Statement On IPL New Rule

BCCI gave the statement on the new rule of IPL 2025 after resume, he said "This decision is subject to the condition that the Temporary Replacement taken from this point forward, will not be eligible for retention in the following year. Temporary Replacement Players will have to register for the IPL PLayer Auction 2026.

IPL COO Statement

In a message to the franchisees, IPL COO Hemang Amin said "Due to non-availability of certain players due to national commitment or personal reasons, or injury or illness, Temporary Replacement Players will be allowed until the conclusion of this tournament."