During an IPL 2025 match, Riyan Parag of Rajasthan Royals faced an unusual interruption when his bat failed a gauge check by the umpire. Forced to switch bats, Parag's displeasure was evident, and his performance dipped, scoring only 8 runs. The umpires are checking the bats as part of BCCI protocol which aims to prevent players from gaining unfair advantages in an era of aggressive powerhitting.
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