IPL 2026: Board of Control for Cricket in India sends 8-page strict directive to franchises after protocol breaches

The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 has already been affected by several incidents of protocols being breached by the franchises and the players during the course of the game. And to restrict that, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) sent a strict directive of eight pages to the franchises on May 07. 

See Also: DC vs KKR Dream11 Prediction — IPL 2026 Match 51 Best Team, Captain & Vice-Captain Picks

The controversies so far include Rajasthan Royals manager Romi Bhinder using a phone inside the dugout and the vaping row involving their captain of the side, Riyan Parag, in Chandigarh. The IPL’s Anti-Corruption and Security Unit (ACSU) raised concerns over the presence of unauthorized people in the team dugouts. 

All 10 franchises instructed to strictly follow updated protocols during IPL 2026

The unknown people can’t be in the hotel rooms of the players and the match officials during the ongoing season, which has prompted the BCCI to remind the sides about the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) of the competition.  

“The Anti-Corruption and Security Unit has flagged certain anomalies and submitted a report about unauthorized persons being seen in the dugout, team bus, and team hotel during IPL matches. Certain protocols under PMOA need to be followed, and the BCCI will be telling the franchises to be mindful of the SOPs so that the sanctity of the tournament is restored.” The IPL chairman, Arun Dhumal, confirmed that the ACSU submitted the report to the BCCI.

See Also: Watch: Rishabh Pant reverse sweeps Rasikh Salam for massive six in LSG vs RCB IPL 2026 clash

The board secretary, Devajit Saikia, reckoned that there had been several irregularities in the season, and in some cases, the owners and players were seen in the unallowed areas.

“This time, we have observed various anomalies and irregularities in the conduct of certain franchises and players. So, BCCI and IPL are preparing an advisory, and we are going to release that advisory because we have noticed that there are a lot of unauthorized persons who are moving along with the team members.” Saikia stated.

See Also: DC vs KKR Head-to-Head IPL 2026 Stats: Who Has Dominated This Rivalry So Far?

“We have also seen that certain team owners and officials are mingling with players in areas where it is not allowed. So, there are certain protocols we have to follow, and we have seen there are some dilutions.” He addressed.

Key rules outlined in 8-page document to ensure discipline and security

Here are the key rules being outlined in the eight-page document to ensure the security of the tournament-

• To remain vigilant against the potential honey-trapping risks during the season.
• Outsiders will not be allowed into the IPL team members’ rooms without prior knowledge and approval from the team manager.
• Players and support staff can’t leave the hotel at any hour without clearance from the designated security Liaison officers or the Team Integrity officers.
• Wearing the accreditation cards at all times at the stadium, team hotel, and practice facilities is a must for the players, support staff, team officials, and the IPL teams’ representatives.
• The owners will have to be away from communicating with the players or the managers in the dugout during the course of the game.