New Delhi, March 24 -- The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has introduced last-minute changes to the guidelines for the Indian Premier League 2026, which is scheduled to begin on 28 March.

According to a Cricbuzz report, one key change is that teams will not be allowed to hold practice sessions on matchdays. The move is aimed at preserving the pitch and wicket for the game.

At Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium, the BCCI has arranged for two practice wickets to be allotted to teams, positioned on either side of the main square. Teams will not be permitted to use practice wickets assigned to their opponents, even if they are vacant.

"If one of the teams finishes their practice early, the other team is not allowed to use the wickets ...