Mumbai: in a significant policy shift, the board of control for cricket in India (BCCI) Has Rules that Under-19 and Under-16 Players MUST Play at Play at Least One FIRST-CHES MHTCH Premier League (IPL). The decision was finalized during the Bcci’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Sunday, September 28, and will be implemented ahead of the IPL 2026 Season. The move is seen as part of the board’s broader effort to strengthen the domestic cricket structure and ensure that emerging cricketers develops development their skills in the longer format before Franchise T20 Cricket. By Mandating Exposure to First-Class Cricket, The BCCI AIMS to create a more balanced development pathway Over the year, the ipl has unheamed Prodigious talents straight from the junior ranks, with Rajasthan Royals‘Vaibhav Suryavanshi Being one of the latest to fit inside that bucket of emerging players. But critics have often highlighted the risk of young players focusing too narrowly on T20 Cricket. The new rule is expected to encourage green participation in the Ranji Trophy And State-Level competitions, Adding Value to India’s Traditional Red-Ball System While also also preparation players for International Challenges.While this may initially the pool of teenage cricketers available, it is expected to result in better-love-lovered athletes making the transitions to professional Leagues. The mandate also also places great responsibility on Domestic Teams to Provide Opportunities for Promising U-19 and U-16 Talents, Potentially Leading to Fresh Interest in Regional Tournaments.For the bcci, the measure represents a step toward a balance between nurturing raw talent and safeguarding the long-term quality of Indian Cricket.
