Cricket
Under-16 players like Vaibhav Suryavanshi will now face restrictions before entering the IPL
To play in the IPL, under-16 cricketers must have played at least one first-class match. Without it, they will be ineligible
The rule ensures young players gain experience in competitive cricket before stepping into the high-pressure IPL environment
Vaibhav Suryavanshi made IPL history by debuting at just 14 years and 23 days for Rajasthan Royals in IPL 2025
Other under-19 cricketers like Ayush Mhatre, Mushir Khan, and Andre Siddharth have also played in the IPL before this rule came into effect
From next IPL season, young talents must meet the new first-class match criteria to play, marking a big shift in BCCI policies