Arshdeep Singh vlog ban: BCCI acts after Chahal vaping video

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has tightened its rules and regulations for the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 following several instances of misconduct by players, team owners, and officials. Following the eight-page advisory from the board, commentators, players, and families have been deprived of participating in social media contests during the event. 

The reports of the Times of India have claimed that the Indian board stopped a former international cricketer from recording the video near the team dugout during the live match. This has occurred post the recent viral video of Yuzvendra Chahal vaping on a flight.

There have been multiple instances of players and the commentators being reminded not to shoot any video near the players and the match officials (PMOA). Many, in the social media, have claimed the player as the left-arm pacer, Arshdeep Singh. He is featuring for the Punjab Kings in the current tournament. 

“There have been a few breaches by a few commentators. One former international cricketer was found making videos on his phone near the dugout in a tense situation of a match. The BCCI team acted swiftly and got him to stop the recording.” The Times of India (TOI) report addressed.

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“There could be a case of sending legal notices to an ex-cricketer who was found filming for his YouTube channel. The board has clearly mentioned that anybody wearing BCCI and IPL official attire can’t be seen filming at the ground.” It added.

It has been further stated that an Indian fast bowler has been warned by the board for promoting the video created by his wife on the accommodation facilities of the national side. There have been several instances of players nearly revealing their activities on the match days and about their playing eleven.

What happens next? BCCI warns of suspension and disqualification

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has taken note of the reel culture that has created issues. This has led to violations of its guidelines.

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“The real culture has led to many violations of late. There are a few Indian players who post videos on match days, just before a match, and immediately after the conclusion of the match.” It added.

Due to the flags from the Anti-Corruption Unit, the board has mandated strict and immediate direction on all ten franchises and management, along with the players. Chahal was seen to be using the e-cigarettes in the flight, while the camera caught Riyan Parag vaping inside the dressing room. The RR captain was later fined 25% of his match fee for this instance.