KKR Raise Concerns Over IPL ‘Inconsistencies’ with BCCI

Kolkata Knight Riders were unhappy with the rule change made in the middle of the tournament. A few other teams also expressed their displeasure over the changes, feeling it unfair to some.

The IPL’s governing council changed the playing conditions for the remaining nine league matches to give them an extra 120 minutes in case of rain delays. As per the old rule, an extra hour was allowed beyond regular completion time for league matches, and two hours during the playoffs.

KKR Aggrieved Over Rule Change

KKR were upset by the sudden change and expressed their concern to the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). The defending champions felt that if it had been placed sooner, they could have still been in the race for the playoffs.

IPL chief operating officer Hemang Amin mailed all 10 franchises regarding the new rule change. However, KKR CEO Venky Mysore wrote in reply that the timing of the change was critical. He raised the concern that if it could have been implemented at least from the resumption of the league.

“While these mid-season changes to the rules may be necessary under the circumstances, one would have expected more consistency in the way such changes are being applied,” Mysore wrote, as accessed by Cricbuzz.

“The washout ended KKR’s chances’

“When the IPL restarted (on May 17), it was clear that the first game on May 17, KKR vs RCB, was at high risk of being interrupted due to rain in B’lore. The forecast was there for all to see. Not only was the game washed out, but the additional 120 minutes now being applied may have provided a chance of at least a 5-over-a-side game (sic).”

“The washout ended KKR’s chances of making the playoffs. Such ad hoc decisions and inconsistencies of applying them are not appropriate for a tournament of this standing,” Mysore said, adding, “I am sure you also understand why we feel aggrieved.”

As per the Cricbuzz report, KKR is not the only team displeased with this decision. Many other teams have expressed the same concern to the IPL governing council.

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