IPL 2025: BCCI Enforces Dress Code Ban on Sleeveless Jerseys at Presentation Ceremonies
Ahead of IPL 2025, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has rolled out new Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for all 10 participating teams. Among these guidelines is a ban on players wearing sleeveless jerseys—often referred to as “floppies”—during post-match presentation ceremonies. The rule is designed to maintain a formal and professional atmosphere at these official events.
The new measures, detailed in documents obtained by India Today, cover various aspects of tournament conduct, including practice sessions, match day protocols, and jersey numbering. These SOPs were introduced following India’s defeat in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Australia. In addition to the jersey ban, the BCCI has imposed other restrictions such as prohibiting personal managers from traveling with the team on buses and limiting the number of family members allowed on tours. Family members are also not permitted in the dressing room during training sessions.
While not every rule can be directly applied to a multi-team event like the IPL, several have been adapted for the league. IPL 2025 is set to commence on Saturday, March 22, with the opening match featuring defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) at Eden Gardens in Kolkata.
Here is the complete list of SOPs for IPL 2025
| Practice during tournament |
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| 1. Teams will get 2 nets in the practice area and 1 of the side wickets on the main square to do range hitting. For Mumbai venue, if both the teams are practicing at the same time, teams will get 2 wickets each. |
| 2. No open nets will be allowed. |
| 3. If one of the teams finishes their practice early, other team is not allowed to use the wickets for their practice. |
| 4. No practice will be allowed on Match days. |
| 5. No fitness test will take place on the Match Day on the main square. |
| 6. On practice days (during pre-tournament & tournament), only accredited staff is allowed in the dressing room and on the field of play. Player family members and friends to travel in a different vehicle and can watch team practice from the hospitality area. For extended support staff ( throw down specialist/net bowlers) list need to be submitted for approval to BCCI. Once approved, non- match day accreditations will be issued for the same. |
| 7. Players to use the team bus while coming for practice. Teams may travel in two batches. |
| 8. For any request related to practice, fitness test on Match days, Venue Manager will be the POC. |
| Match Day |
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| 1. It is mandatory for PMOA accredited staff bring their accreditation on match day. On the first instance failure of not carrying the accreditation, warning will be issued. On second instance, monetary fine will be issued to the team. |
| 2. Despite of providing hitting nets, player keep hitting on the LED boards. We request teams to adhere to it. |
| 3. Players and support staff not to sit in front of the LED boards. Sponsorship team will mark places across the FOP where substitutes carrying towels and water bottles can be seated. |
| 4. Players to wear orange and purple cap. In case where players do not wear caps, we request players to wear for first two overs till broadcast captures it. |
| 5. In the post-match presentation, floppies and sleeveless jersey are not allowed. Failure to do so will result in warning on the first instance. On the second instance, there will be a financial penalty. |
| 6. On match days, similar to IPL 2024 season, only 12 accredited support staff will be permitted which includes team doctor. |
Jersey Number
In case of change in jersey numbers, please inform 24 hours in advance as mentioned in clothing & equipment guidelines
