IPL 2026: BCCI Unveils 8 Strict New Rules for Teams; Practice & Pitch Guidelines Issued

• New IPL 2026 rules: Separate practice nets for each team; no sharing, even for throw-downs.
• Match pitches closed for practice 4 days before games and from March 16 to maintain quality.
• Clubs must arrange alternative practice grounds at no extra cost; Board controls practice times (2 hours per team).
• Teams can play maximum two floodlit practice matches before the tournament begins.
• Home teams handle catering, medical, security; away teams responsible for their own beverages.