BCCI Reveals Plan For Upgradation Of Cricket Stadiums Ahead Of World Cup

In the 19th Apex Council meeting held on Friday, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) decided that the upgradation of cricket stadiums across the country will go forward in two phases, with the first phase dealing with all venues announced for the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023, which will be held in the country in its entirety for the first time ever.

"The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) held its 19th Apex Council meeting on Friday, July 7, 2023, at Mumbai," said a press release from the governing body of the sport in the country.

The following key decisions were taken during the meeting -

-BCCI will formulate a policy for its players (including retired players) with respect to their participation in overseas T20 leagues.

-The board will send both men's and women's teams to the Asian Games scheduled to be held in September 2023 at Hangzhou, China. However, considering the overlap of the schedule of the Asian Games with ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2023, BCCI will select from the players not participating in the World Cup to play in the Asian Games.

-BCCI will continue with the concept of Impact Player in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy in the next season with two variations from the previous season and the Indian Premier League -

(a) The teams will have to select their playing XI along with 4 substitute players before the toss; and

(b) The teams can use the Impact Player at any time during the match. In the previous season of the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, a team could only use the Impact Player before the 14th over of an innings.

-The board has decided to introduce two bouncers per over in the upcoming Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy to balance the contest between bat and ball.

-BCCI will work towards the