More Vaibhav Suryavanshi in IPL? BCCI rolls out new mandates for U-19, U-16 cricketers

The BCCI has mandated that Under-19 and Under-16 players must play at least one First-Class match to be eligible for the IPL from the 2026 season. This policy, finalized on September 28, aims to strengthen domestic cricket by ensuring young talents develop technical skills and mental resilience in longer formats.