Have you ever wondered what happens when a player on the IPL (Indian Premier League) team sustains an injury and is unable to continue?
Shall they call off the game? No! They just add still another player. We term this a Player Replacement. Follow bpexch app for more cricket news.
In IPL, what is player replacement?
Consider yourself in front of pals playing a cricket match. One of your colleagues fell and sustained a leg injury, rendering them unable to play. What should we do? You will assign someone else to your team, then?
Should a player be injured or sick and unable to participate for the remainder of the season, the team can call in a fresh player to fill in. The new player is known as the replacing player.
Why Do Teams in IPL Need Replaces?
Sometimes, a player may suffer greatly either before or even after the IPL starts.
- A gamer could become rather ill.
- A player might have other really significant obligations.
In all these situations, the team needs someone fresh to cover for it so it remains strong and keeps performing well.
A Few Replacing Ideas for This Season
Many clubs already had to replace some players even before IPL 2025 commenced! Here are a few:
- Chetan Sakariya replaced Umran Malik for Kolkata Knight Riders
- Mujeeb-ur-Rahman came in place of Allah Ghazanfar for Mumbai Indians
- Wiaan Mulder replaced Brydon Carse for Sunrisers Hyderabad
Also, some other players like Shardul Thakur and Shivam Mavi might soon replace injured players in Lucknow Super Giants!
＆ Still, there’s a problem too.
Corbin Bosch joined Mumbai Indians to take Lizaad Williams‘ place. Corbin was meant to play in another cricket competition, PSL (Pakistan Super League), though.
The PSL is now offended that Corbin selected IPL over them, and they might even file legal action!
Replacement Rules: What Are Them?
Let us grasp the guidelines like a narrative:
1. When can a replacement occur?
Should a player be injured or unwell and unable to play before or during the IPL, teams may replace players until their 12th match (early on, it was just until the 7th match!).
2. Who Can Be Replaced?
Only players whose names appear on a designated special list known as the Registered Available Player Pool (RAPP) can be replacements.
A – These guys might even be net bowlers, but they are free to be taken should another club want them.
3. How Much Money Do Replacement Players Get?
The replacement player cannot be paid more than the person they are substituting.
One could say:
As an instance:
Joining MI for ₹2 Crore, Mujeeb-ur-Rahman replaced Allah Ghazanfar, valued ₹4.8 Crore.
Joining for ₹75 Lakhs apiece, Wiaan Mulder and Chetan Sakariya matched their base rates.
Does Replacement Impact Team Money (Salary Cap)?
Fantastic inquiry! Every IPL team boasts a Salary Cap piggy bank. It restricts their purchasing power for players.
Good news: Replacement players’ fees do NOT count against the team’s Salary Cap for that season!
But, should the team retain the replacement player next year, his fee will be included in the Salary Cap.
Custom Mid-Season Rule:
Should a player get injuries during a match, they can still be replaced IF:
- They suffered either before or during the team’s twelfth game.
- According to a doctor, they won’t heal until IPL finishes.
- They would have participated in every game without injury.
After replacement, they will not be playing any more games this season.
Once replaced, they cannot resurface in that season.
🎯 Children’s Quick Summary:
- Players can be replaced if they are hurt or sick.
- Only certain players from a special list can be picked as replacements.
- The new player cannot get more money than the one they replaced.
- Teams can stay strong and play fun matches even if someone gets hurt!
Why Is This Rule Significant?
Teams would suffer without this regulation if many players were injured.
The replacement rule guarantees that fans enjoy watching outstanding games and helps teams remain strong!
Final Thought!
You will thus know exactly why and how Player X was substituted with Player Y the next time you see an IPL match! 🎉!