Unhappy BCCI to clamp down after anomalies and irregularities in the conduct of certain franchises and players

Saikia announced that the BCCI and IPL will release a formal advisory to all ten franchises later in the evening, detailing required conduct and emphasizing that any violations will be met with stringent action to uphold anti-corruption protocols.

BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia outlined observed anomalies and irregularities in the conduct of certain franchises and players during the IPL season. He stated that an advisory would be released this evening to all ten franchises, specifying what they have not done correctly and how to proceed going forward, including concerns about unauthorised persons and dilutions of established protocols.

The article notes that some team owners and officials have been spotted mingling with players in areas where such interactions are not allowed, raising concerns about access and governance during the tournament.

Rajasthan Royals captain Riyan Parag was caught vaping on camera. The act drew criticism from former cricketers who said it set a poor example for youngsters.

There has been movement of unauthorised people in the company of players, including individuals who have been approaching hotels and players’ rooms or team officials’ rooms, which is described as contrary to anti-corruption protocols.

The girlfriends of certain cricketers have been travelling with them, with some identified as social media influencers. Players mentioned in association with this pattern include Hardik Pandya, Arshdeep Singh, Ishan Kishan, and Yashasvi Jaiswal, who have been seen with their girlfriends frequently.

Rajasthan Royals media manager Romi Bhinder was seen using his mobile phone in the players’ dugout, a prohibited area for mobile use, highlighting concerns over adherence to venue rules during the IPL season.