IPL 2023: Everything You Need to Know About the Tournament, from Star Players Ben Stokes, Virat Kohli, and Jos Buttler to Team Lineups and Match Schedules.
2023 IPL Roster Boasts Top Talent from England: Ben Stokes, Jos Buttler, Joe Root, and Harry Brook among the Lineup.
When is the Start Date of IPL 2023?
Defending Champions Gujarat Titans to Take on Chennai Super Kings in IPL 2023 Opener on March 31st at 15:00 BST.
This year's tournament features a total of 10 teams, including newcomers Gujarat and Lucknow Super Giants, who were added in 2022.
Fans can look forward to 70 action-packed matches leading up to the knockout stages, with the grand finale set to take place on May 28th at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.
Changes and Absences in IPL 2023: Who's Missing and What's Different This Year?
IPL 2023 Witnesses Several Changes and Absences: Will Jacks and Rishabh Pant Out, David Warner In as Delhi Capitals Captain.
Jasprit Bumrah and Shreyas Iyer also sidelined by injuries, while uncapped Indian fast bowler Mohsin Khan misses out due to a shoulder injury.
Mumbai Indians and Kolkata Knight Riders yet to name replacements for Bumrah and injured seamer Jhye Richardson.
In coaching news, Mark Boucher replaces Mahela Jayawardene as Mumbai head coach, Trevor Bayliss replaces Anil Kumble at Punjab Kings, and Brian Lara takes over from Tom Moody at Sunrisers Hyderabad. Meanwhile, Chandrakant Pandit replaces Brendon McCullum as coach of Kolkata Knight Riders.
Are there any new rules?
Some notable changes have been made to cricket rules recently. One of them is that teams can now submit their playing XI after the toss, rather than before it. Another significant change is the introduction of the 'Impact Player' rule, allowing teams to name up to five substitutes, with one allowed to be subbed on during the game. The player taken off cannot participate any further, and the replacement must be an Indian player, unless the team has not utilized all four of its overseas players. In addition, teams can now review wides and no-balls, and if their bowling innings goes over the allotted time, they will only be allowed to have four fielders outside the 30-yard ring.
