Varun Chakaravarthy supports the new ball change regulation for IPL 2025 because it will benefit turnbowlers in dealing with dew conditions during matches. Bowlers can finally restore grip and movement to the ball using saliva as an option following an extended ban due to COVID-19. The new ball change rule entered into effect two days before KKR and RCB faced at Eden Gardens for the IPL 2025 opener. The match serves as a historical celebration because Virat Kohli plays his 400th T20 contest while adding to the thrill.
Varun Chakaravarthy Backs IPL 2025 Ball Swap Rule For Spinners’ Advantage
During an interview Varun Chakaravarthy from KKR expressed his opinion about the IPL’s 2025 ball interchange policy that permits teams to swap balls during the second innings between the 11th and 13th overs in evening matches. According to him the new ball exchange rule helps spin bowlers deal with dew-related conditions during the game. The mechanism to alter the ball during dew might help spinners according to Chakaravarthy. Teams can ask for new balls beginning from the 11th through 13th overs after a ball swap because the pitch will not be completely saturated at that time. According to him so therefore the visible modifications represent my predicted result.
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Mixed Reactions to Saliva Ban Lift And Ball Change Rule
Chakaravarthy treated the permission for saliva usage as minimal but multiple players and coaches had distinct perspectives on the matter. Pakistan fast bowler Mohammed Shami supported complete saliva permissions from the ICC yet RCB’s head coach Andy Flower chose to appreciate the ball change options. Flower expressed his approval for captains gaining more control over choosing the second ball in the second game half since they can elect when to take it. “The rule modification allowing teams to choose the ball in dewy circumstances brings excellent timing and benefit to players in such climate conditions,” he noted.
