During the IPL match between KKR and PBKS, Sunil Narine's bat failed a live gauge test, highlighting the BCCI's crackdown on oversized bats. Anrich Nortje faced a similar issue later in the game. These mid-match checks, a new protocol, aim to prevent unfair advantages, with several players already scrutinised this season for bat dimensions exceeding ICC regulations.
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