BCCI expands the role of fourth umpire in IPL

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has broadened the role, duties, and responsibilities of the fourth umpire in the IPL matches. The fourth umpire plays a crucial role throughout the match and should not be disturbed or distracted by teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Randomly check the size of bats on match days and practice sessions
• Monitor players retiring to the dugout, with particular attention to bowlers who leave the field after completing their quota of overs
• Act as the emergency third umpire
• Ensure that only authorised staff, the IPL match officials, players, team coaches, and authorised television personnel are allowed access to the pitch area

Decisions Taken

• 20th Over: The entire innings has to be completed within the allocated time, which includes the completion of 20 overs
• Retired Out: In an interrupted match, the retired batter will be considered as a wicket down for DLS calculations
• Concussion Replacement: A like-for-like replacement may be taken from the nominated substitutes
• Notification for Time Out: The notification should only be given by either the Captain or the batsmen at the wicket
• Team Sheets: Team sheets will be distributed after the toss, and captains will hand over the remaining 10 copies to the Assistant Venue Manager