BCCI Introduces New IPL 2026 Guidelines After Reported Internal Concerns
BCCI introduced new IPL 2026 rules after reported controversial incidents.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is preparing to introduce stricter disciplinary and access-control measures during the ongoing edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) following a series of incidents that have raised concerns over security lapses and violations of anti-corruption protocols within the tournament ecosystem.
According to sources, the cricket board has initiated discussions with IPL franchises after several cases of indiscipline and unauthorised access reportedly made officials “uncomfortable” during the current season. The new measures are expected to tighten restrictions around player interactions, hotel access, team buses and other secure areas associated with franchises participating in the league.
BCCI vice-president Rajeev Shukla had earlier confirmed that the board was working on fresh regulations aimed at strengthening transparency and preserving the integrity of the tournament. Speaking in Lucknow last week, he said unauthorised individuals would no longer be allowed to meet players in hotels, dressing rooms, buses or other controlled environments during the IPL season.
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BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia also expressed concern over what he described as “anomalies and irregularities” involving players, franchise officials and outsiders. According to him, the board had observed multiple instances of unauthorised people accompanying team members, entering hotels and even accessing rooms reserved for players and officials, actions considered to be in direct violation of IPL anti-corruption rules.
The ongoing season has already witnessed disciplinary action in multiple cases involving franchise personnel and players. Riyan Parag, who captained Rajasthan Royals in a match against Punjab Kings, was fined 25 per cent of his match fee and handed a demerit point after he was allegedly seen vaping inside the dressing room during the game.
In another incident, Rajasthan Royals manager Ravinder Singh Bhinder was fined Rs 1 lakh for using a mobile phone near the dugout during a match against Royal Challengers Bengaluru in Guwahati. The BCCI is now expected to formalise updated operational guidelines in an effort to prevent further breaches and reinforce discipline, security and anti-corruption safeguards across the IPL.
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