The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has made it clear to IPL teams that there will be no automatic double checks during DRS referrals. Specifically, a review will be limited to the original point of appeal, and any additional checks will be carried out only if the second side had reviewed it within the stipulated time.

For instance, if the bowling side reviews for a caught-behind, the umpires will not subsequently check for a wide. That will be checked only if the batting side opts for a review. As reported by Cricbuzz, on March 27, the BCCI experts illustrated certain catches through visual presentation, making a case for each instance under the playing conditions. And they have also done so for wide checks.

In the particular video, the bowler delivers a short ball and appeals for a caught-behind. The appeal is turned down, and the bowling side opts for a review. Replays clearly show the ball passing well above the bat, ruling out any chance of contact. At this point, the BCCI experts state that there will be no automatic check for a height wide.

Henceforth, it will be reviewed only if the batting side opts for a review within the stipulated 15 seconds. Another 15 seconds will not be granted to the batter. The contention is that the batting side will have had the knowledge of the action. As mentioned previously, BCCI head of match referee Javagal Srinath and umpires head Nitin Menon were addressing the teams during recent Captains meet in the BCCI office.

The have also made following additions to the playing conditions to the IPL season that commenced in Bengaluru on Saturday (March 28).

Innings Timer & 60 seconds clock: Innings timer will be shown on the linear scoreboard on the third ball and after the end of each over. The 60 seconds clock will be shown on the big screen after the end of each over. Teams will be warned by on field umpires twice if the bowler is not ready with the run up. On the third instance, 5 Penalty runs to be awarded to the batting side.

Concussion replacement: A like for like replacement may be taken from the nominated substitutes. In case of wicketkeeper getting concussion, replacement will be permissible from the available squad. In case of an overseas player getting a concussion, the team can get replacement from the nominated Indian substitute players, if a team has already started with four overseas players.