The IPL 2026 season has already seen a series of incidents that have raised eyebrows within the board. Rajasthan Royals’ media manager Romi Bhinder was allegedly caught using a mobile phone in the dugout, while captain Riyan Parag was seen vaping during a match. With such controversies already surfacing, BCCI officials believe it is the right time to intervene proactively rather than react later.
Reports suggest that the board has taken note of several players, including Hardik Pandya, Arshdeep Singh, Ishan Kishan, and Yashasvi Jaiswal, who have been seen with their partners during the tournament. While the BCCI does not object to players being in relationships, it has expressed concern over partners staying in team hotels, travelling with squads, or even moving across cities independently to accompany players.
