Goa, April 9 -- The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has introduced a fresh directive aimed at tightening discipline and reducing unnecessary movement around the field during Indian Premier League matches. Under the new rule, only the 16 players listed on the official team sheet will be permitted access to the field of play during a match.

This means players outside the designated 16 will no longer be allowed near the boundary ropes or in the area between the advertising boards and the field. They must remain in the dugout throughout the match and cannot step out to carry drinks, relay tactical messages, or deliver equipment such as bats.

Additionally, the BCCI has placed a strict limit on the number of players allowed aroun...