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Twenty-two matches were postponed last season due to COVID-19
outbreaks and the subsequent unavailability of players, with the
league being criticised by clubs for their handling of the
crisis.
Under the new guidelines, requests will continue to be assessed
on a case-by-case basis but only be granted if the concerned
club has taken all measures to avoid a postponement.
"This will replace the previous COVID-19 match postponement
guidance, providing a standard process for applications," the
league said in a statement.
"Approval will only be granted where the impact of player
unavailability on a club's squad is truly exceptional and where
the club concerned has taken all reasonable steps to avoid the
necessity to make the application."
Earlier, sides could apply for a fixture postponement only if
they had a minimum of four positive COVID-19 cases in their
squad.
The new season kicks off on Aug. 6.
(Reporting by Dhruv Munjal in Bengaluru, editing by Ed Osmond)
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