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New Delhi: Two new teams, four fielding substitutes instead of the lone 12th man, pink balls in practice matches and abolishing the Icon player status are some of the innovations which the Indian Premier League would embrace from its 2011 edition.
From next year onwards, IPL would also be played under the supervision of the ICC Anti Corruption and Security Unit, while players who skip the tournament despite not having any national assignment might have their contracts terminated, organisers of the event said in a statement.
The recent three-day franchisee workshop in Bangkok had threadbare discussions on player regulations, commercial aspects, logistics, hospitality, ticketing, licensing and merchandising.
"I am certain now that we are poised to bring a significantly enhanced IPL experience back home to the Indian fans in Season 2010," IPL Commissioner Lalit Modi said.
It has been decided that teams would be allowed four fielding substitutes, rather than the lone 12th man.
Any ball bowled above waist height, regardless of the speed, will be declared a no-ball, while pink balls would be used in practice matches.
Apart from availing ACSU service, IPL will follow the BCCI Anti-Doping policy for Season 2010.
Another issue that the IPL Governing Council plans to take up is non-availability of players after signing of contracts.
The League will also have a cap on the maximum players in a squad while all franchises agreed to do away with the Icon Player status.
