The Indian Cricket Board has issued a warning to all 10 franchises, taking a stern warning on the violation of the code of conduct during the Indian Premier League.
BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia issued an eight-page directive to franchise owners and officials expressing serious concerns over breaches of security, discipline and protocol.
According to reports, some players and support staff were given hotel rooms without the permission of the team manager, which has now been banned immediately.
Under the new guidelines, guests will not be allowed to enter the rooms of players or staff without written permission, while meetings can only be held in hotel lobbies or other designated areas.
The BCCI has also instructed franchisees to be careful, citing ‘honeytrap’ and other legal and security risks.
On the other hand, the franchise owners are also prohibited from touching, hugging or talking to the players during the match.
STORY | IPL: BCCI bans “unauthorised” entries into players’ rooms; bee trap warning, safety hazard
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According to the panel, such actions can affect the atmosphere of the match and the dynamics of the team.
Meanwhile, after Ryan Prag’s vaping incident in the dressing room, the BCCI has imposed a total ban on the use of vape, e-cigarettes and other prohibited items.
The board made it clear that strict action will be taken against the violators.
