Shubman Gill offered a brief but telling reaction after attending the pre-season captains' meeting organised by the Board of Control for Cricket in India
ahead of IPL 2026.
As captains exited the BCCI headquarters in Mumbai on Wednesday, the Gujarat Titans skipper summed up the discussions in just four words. "The meeting was very good," Gill told reporters while leaving the venue.
#WATCH | Mumbai: BCCI meeting with the Captains of Indian Premier League concludes. Gujarat Titans Captain Shubman Gill and Mumbai Indians Captain Hardik Pandya leave after attending the meeting.
Captain of Gujarat Titans, Shubman Gill, says, "The meeting was very good" pic.twitter.com/roJMPpLgV3- ANI (@ANI) March 25, 2026
The meeting, a customary curtain-raiser before every season of the Indian Premier League, brought together captains from all 10 franchises to finalise rule clarity and operational details before the tournament begins.
What was discussed at BCCI IPL captains meeting?
The discussions reportedly covered several important operational and match-related aspects ahead of the season opener.
These included:
- The 60-second innings timer rule
- The Impact Player regulation
- Concussion substitute protocols
- Updated code of conduct guidelines
Such meetings help standardise match-day procedures and eliminate confusion once the tournament begins.
All IPL 2026 Captains Attend Key Pre-Season Meeting
Alongside Gill, several high-profile captains were seen arriving at the BCCI office, including Hardik Pandya, who leads the Mumbai Indians.
🚨IPL captains leave after the meeting. All the rules remain unchanged.@ThumsUpOfficial @shamik100 #IPL #CaptainsMeet #BCCI pic.twitter.com/wY02rc7KQ6
- RevSportz Global (@RevSportzGlobal) March 25, 2026
Other captains present included:
- Rishabh Pant - Lucknow Super Giants
- Ajinkya Rahane - Kolkata Knight Riders
- Shreyas Iyer - Punjab Kings
- Rajat Patidar - Royal Challengers Bengaluru
- Ruturaj Gaikwad - Chennai Super Kings
- Riyan Parag - Rajasthan Royals
- Axar Patel - Delhi Capitals
- Ishan Kishan - Sunrisers Hyderabad
The gathering is considered an essential step before the start of each season, ensuring all team leaders understand the latest playing conditions.
IPL 2026 Set To Begin On March 28
The 19th edition of the Indian Premier League will begin on March 28, with defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru hosting Sunrisers Hyderabad at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium.
A total of 20 matches will be played across 10 venues in the opening phase of the tournament, including Mumbai, Delhi, Ahmedabad, Chennai, Kolkata, Lucknow, Hyderabad, Guwahati, and New Chandigarh.
With the captains' meeting now concluded, teams will shift full focus to preparations as IPL 2026 moves closer to its opening clash.
