Fans of the IPL have been wondering about the batters having their bats checked by the umpires before the start of their ...

In a departure from the norm, on-field umpires have started making random checks on the dimensions of the bats during the ...

rather than solely focusing on bat dimensions. KKR batters Sunil Narine and Narich Nortje failed the 'gauge test' during their match against Punjab Kings. (Screengrabs) Narine's bat was found to ...

Kolkata Knight Riders stars Sunil Narine and Anrich Nortje failed the mandatory bat size checks during their defeat to Punjab ...

With hitting arguably harder than ever, teams are looking at data, technology drills and, yes, new bat shapes to get an edge.

Rajasthan Royals (RR) batter Riyan Parag's bat failed to pass through the measuring gauge against Delhi Capitals (DC) during ...

To enforce compliance, match officials are now equipped with a home-shaped bat gauge, a standard tool to verify these dimensions. It is mandatory for every batter to pass the gauge test before ...

Umpires have often been spotted size testing players' bats during the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season. While this appears confusing to viewers, it could well become a norm in the ...

The checks are being carried out by on-field umpires this season and in the latest instance, Kolkata Knight Riders' Anrich Nortje's bat did not pass the test on Tuesday and he had to change it in ...

Everyone seems to enjoy sixes and fours, so I don't think we're going to get a reduction in bat size, and it doesn't really worry me," he added. Meanwhile, the former New Zealander has said that ...

Vettori said this has not been a topic of discussion among the SRH batters and added that he does not think a reduction in bat size is on the cards. “Not really. I suppose the way that bats have ...