BCCI’s IPL 2026 Advisory: Tough Protocols to Curb Violations

Cricket’s powerhouse BCCI has fired a warning shot ahead of IPL 2026 with a robust eight-page advisory targeting discipline and safety. Circulated Thursday to the league’s ten franchises, it responds to a spate of breaches in the ongoing edition, as flagged by the ACSU.

In his directive, Secretary Devjit Saikia stresses that such lapses erode trust in the IPL ecosystem. All stakeholders—players, coaches, officials, owners—must embody professionalism, or risk damaging the tournament’s hard-earned legacy.

New mandates lock down hotel access: no external entries into player or staff quarters without clearance. Outings demand SLO/TIO nod and detailed records. Recreational plans go through team managers, with logs submittable to BCCI on request.

Franchise proprietors are reined in after observed oversteps like mid-game player huddles or dressing room intrusions. Strict PMOA adherence means no direct access during matches.

BCCI sounds the alarm on honey trap perils and similar exploits, which could spiral into criminal cases. Teams are ordered to stay proactive. E-cigarette use is outlawed everywhere from stadiums to hotels.

Immediate action required: 48-hour briefings with written pledges from all. Defaulters face notices, monetary penalties, bans from IPL seasons, and law enforcement involvement. Regular audits will keep compliance in check, promising a cleaner, safer IPL 2026.