Staying Vigilant: On-Field Umpires Check Bat Size To Prevent Unfair Advantage, If Any
In a departure from the norm, on-field umpires have started making random checks on the dimensions of the bats during the ongoing season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) to prevent players from gaining an unfair advantage. Checking the bat dimensions is a prevalent protocol but till the last edition, the process was followed inside the confines of the dressing room. However, the BCCI, in its bid to stay more vigilant in times of brutal power-hitting, has allowed the match officials to check any piece of willow if they deem required, even during a live game.