The BCCI has tightened its grip further on IPL 2026, rolling out fresh measures under its more stringent anti-corruption framework. The latest crackdown is designed to bring players, broadcasters, match officials and even their close family members within a tighter compliance net. Under the new instructions, anyone linked to the BCCI or an IPL franchise has been told not to record videos inside the stadium grounds, with the possibility of legal action or formal notices if they are found doing so.
The enforcement move arrives just a day after earlier reporting said the board had asked Punjab Kings fast bowler Arshdeep Singh to stop making vlog-style posts for social media. That request was reportedly made in the wake of a separate controversy involving Arshdeep’s teammate Yuzvendra Chahal, who was alleged to have been vaping on an aircraft.
Separate coverage also claimed that the BCCI has already taken disciplinary steps against some officials and broadcasters. In IPL 2026, a few individuals were reportedly reprimanded after they were seen filming near the players and the match officials area known as the PMOA.
BCCI sources, as reported, pointed to prior lapses by on-field and media commentators. One former international cricketer was said to have recorded video on a phone while positioned close to the dugout during a tense phase of a game. The board’s team reportedly intervened quickly and ensured the recording stopped.
The same reports added that the BCCI could escalate the matter by issuing legal notices to an ex-cricketer who was found filming for a YouTube channel. The board’s stance, according to the sources, is that individuals wearing BCCI or official IPL attire are not permitted to be seen recording at the venue.
Further, the BCCI is reportedly worried about what it describes as “reel culture” spreading across IPL setups, including among players and teams. As part of the effort, immediate family members of players have also been advised against uploading videos and posting pictures during the tournament.
Earlier on Friday, it was reported that the BCCI had directed Arshdeep Singh to halt his social media vlogging content, following the controversy involving Chahal and the alleged vaping incident aboard a flight.
