All of these incidents created a major furore on social media and on the ground as well. More often than not, the BCCI has had to step in to decide not just a punishment but also to set the record straight about any doubts left in the minds of fans or players.
During Match No. 18 of IPL 2026, CSK vs DC in Chennai on April 11, Delhi Capitals' Tristan Stubbs was denied a change of gloves in the middle of an over. The highlight of the match was Sanju Samson's unbeaten century, but Stubbs too did his best to keep Delhi alive in their chase of 213.
Later, Delhi Capitals Player Nitish Rana and Head Coach Hemang Badani were seen in animated discussions with the umpires. Rana was later fined 25% of his match fees.
6. Jason Holder's controversial catch of Rajat Patidar
During Match No. 42, GT vs RCB in Ahmedabad on April 26, RCB captain Rajat Patidar top-edged a delivery from left-arm pacer Arshad Khan. Near the boundary ropes, GT's Jason Holder took what looked like an excellent catch.
Many RCB players, including Virat Kohli, were seen arguing with the umpires, but the decision stood. Patidar's dismissal triggered a collapse that left RCB at 155 all out. GT chased the total down easily. Holder was adjudged Player of the Match for taking 3 catches (including Patidar's) and 2 wickets.
The biggest complaint of all seemed to be pacer Avesh Khan's actions in LSG's win over SRH. LSG skipper Rishabh Pant hit a four when his team needed 1 run to win from 2 balls. Except that Avesh hit the ball back into the field of play with a bat even before the ball actually touched the boundary.
There were no fielders around the ball, meaning that Avesh Khan did not block any fielders from stopping the boundary, and hence, the laws surrounding Dead Ball or Unfair Play could not be applied.
4. Angkrish Raghuvanshi given out obstructing the field
During Match No. 38, LSG vs KKR in Lucknow on April 26, KKR batter Abgkrish Raghuvanshi joined a unique list of players that comprised of Yusuf Pathan, Amit Mishra, and Ravindra Jadeja before him.
The third umpire determined that Raghuvanshi had looked at the ball before turning and had wilfully changed his running direction, causing the ball to hit him. This was enough for him to be deemed out for obstructing the field.
On April 28, Rajasthan Royals captain Riyan Parag had been caught vaping during his team's win over Punjab Kings in Match No. 40 of IPL 2026. TV cameras had shown Parag lighting an e-cigarette.
The BCCI fined Parag 25% of his match fee and handed him one demerit point for bringing the game into disrepute.
2. BCCI cracks down on 'girlfriend culture'
The BCCI also seems to be worried about the fact that most of the players' girlfriends are either full-blown influencers or have a strong presence on social media at least. The board seems to think that this puts sensitive information at risk, as many of these influencers have promoted betting sites in the past.
The board is also worried about the reputation of the IPL and professionalism. The report in Dainik Jagran also mentioned that some IPL players have had police cases filed against them by their female partners.
1. RR manager caught using a phone in the dugout
According to the IPL PMOA (Player and Match Officials Area) protocol, “Mobile phones and other electronic communication devices are not allowed to be used in the PMOA.” This area includes dressing rooms, players’ external match-viewing areas, the TV/third umpire area, match referee’s room, players’ and match officials’ dining areas, dugouts, and any other area designated by the BCCI Anti-Corruption and Security Manager.
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