India, April 3 -- Former Indian batting coach Sanjay Bangar has weighed in on the ongoing debate about pitch preparation in the 2025 Indian Premier League, asserting that while franchises should have some influence, the BCCI must retain a degree of oversight to maintain fairness and prevent excessive home advantage.

Speaking on ESPNcricinfo's IPL show Time Out, Bangar emphasized the importance of balancing soil characteristics with a standardized approach to pitch conditions. He argues that giving franchises complete control over pitch preparation could potentially lead to an unfair imbalance.

"I think BCCI would still like to have a little bit of control over it and maintain the characteristics of a particular surface," said Bangar.

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