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BCCI Locks IPL Benches to Boost Discipline

New rule caps field access at 16 named players. Teams can't just flood the outfield anymore. And bibs? Only five near the boundary now—to keep those ad zones clear.

CricHubb8 Apr 2026

BCCI's dropping a tough new rule for IPL 2026. Field access? Limited to 16 named players per match. Everyone else sticks in the dugout—no more than five in bibs hovering by the boundary.

Overcrowding's gone. Non-playing squad members banned from the outfield. Matches run smoother that way, discipline sharper, commercial zones around the ground fully protected.

CricHubb Take

Smart fix to cut bench chaos and let fans focus on the cricket without extra clutter.

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