IPL 2025 will see the reintroduction of saliva on the ball and a new 'Second Ball' rule to mitigate dew effects. The Impact Player rule remains, and DRS will now cover height-based no-balls and off-side wides. BCCI’s updates aim to enhance match excitement and maintain fairness in gameplay. TimesofIndia.com takes a look at the key updates.
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