Inside BCCI’s New Guidelines For IPL Players: Surprise Hotel Room Checks, No Outsiders Allowed, And More. Arey Baapre!

After multiple viral controversies, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) secretary Devajit Saikia has issued a formal notice to 10 IPL franchises and warned them of a potential ‘honey trap.’ In the 2026 season, they have adopted strict rules to avoid serious allegations like s*xual misconduct against players or officials participating in the T20 league. In a statement, they said there will be surprise checks in the players’ hotel rooms and that breaches will be dealt with seriously.

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In the seven-page guideline, Devajit Saikia warned the IPL franchises about the infamous risks of targeted compromise and honey-trapping in high-profile sporting environments. He stated that such scandals could escalate into serious legal issues like cases related to s*xual misconduct under applicable laws. He emphasised caution and asked the franchise management to stay alert while taking proactive steps at the time to avoid such risks.

Further, the board has assigned a task force comprising members from the BCCI and IPL Operations team. They will be conducting hotel room checks, and any unauthorised access will be dealt with through strong disciplinary action, with potential penalties. They further expected every manager to treat this advisory seriously and take necessary actions to uphold the reputation of IPL. As per the guidelines, outsiders will not be allowed into the IPL players’ rooms without the approval of the team managers, regardless of their relationship with them.

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Apart from this, all the players must inform and get clearance from the Team Integrity Officer before leaving the team hotel at any hour. Any planned activity outside the hotel, whether personal or recreational, must be reported to the Team Manager or the SLO. Without prejudice to this, Saikia said that consequences may be imposed at the discretion of the BCCI. These penalties could include financial penalties, suspension, or disqualification.

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