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BCCI Secretary Saikia Warns IPL Teams on Norm Violations, Action Soon

BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia announced that the board will take appropriate action against IPL teams violating norms. The Rajasthan Royals have been under scrutiny for two incidents this season involving team manager Ravinder Singh Bhinder and captain Riyan Parag. Saikia emphasized maintaining decorum to protect the IPL's image. Head coach Kumar Sangakkara said the issues have been addressed and the team continues to emphasize responsibility and discipline.

Key Points: BCCI to Act Against IPL Teams Violating Norms: Saikia

  • BCCI to take action against IPL teams violating norms
  • Rajasthan Royals under scrutiny for mobile phone and vaping incidents
  • Team manager Ravinder Singh Bhinder fined Rs 1 lakh
  • Captain Riyan Parag fined 25% match fee for vaping
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"We are exploring other options and will take action": BCCI secretary Saikia on IPL teams violating norms

BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia warns IPL teams violating norms, citing Rajasthan Royals incidents. Action under consideration to protect league image.

"We are exploring some other options about how to bring the teams which are violating the norms - Devajit Saikia"

Mumbai, May 2

The BCCI will take "appropriate action" against teams found violating norms in the Indian Premier League 2026, Board of Control for Cricket in India secretary Devajit Saikia said on Saturday.

The Rajasthan Royals (RR) came under scrutiny twice during the ongoing season, first when team manager Ravinder Singh Bhinder was seen using a mobile phone near the dugout during a match against the Royal Challengers Bengaluru at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium on April 10, and later when captain Riyan Parag was spotted vaping in the dressing room.

Bhinder was fined Rs 1 lakh, while Parag was fined 25 per cent of his match fee and handed a demerit point after he was caught vaping inside the dressing room during his side's IPL match against Punjab Kings (PBKS).

"We are exploring some other options about how to bring the teams which are violating the norms," Saikia said on the sidelines of India's squad announcement for the Women's T20 World Cup 2026 in Mumbai.

"We will be taking some action. We are looking at the various terms and conditions and protocols of IPL [around] how the teams behave," he added.

Bhinder had told the BCCI anti-corruption unit that the breach was inadvertent and had issued an apology before he was fined.

"It is not just players or officials. As a team, they have to maintain some decorum so that the image of the IPL is never adversely affected. To ensure that we have to take a call and we will be taking some action," Saikia concluded.

Rajasthan Royals head coach Kumar Sangakkara also addressed the recent controversies involving the franchise, stating that the issues have been dealt with and the team continues to emphasise responsibility, discipline and adherence to team values.

"I think it is, of course, a reflection that is not positive on the team, a controversy of any kind. All I can say is that both of those have been addressed by the BCCI and the franchise. And then in terms of the culture, we always try to have a very positive, healthy culture. We have our own values we adhere to. And the constant reminder to the players is to make sure they're responsible to the franchise and to our culture and our values," Sangakkara said.

- ANI

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Priya S
Fine is fine, but what about the message it sends to the youth? Vaping in dressing room is unacceptable, especially from a captain. BCCI should issue a public warning and maybe ban him for a match to set an example. Parag is a talented player but needs to grow up. Discipline matters.
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Siddharth J
Honestly, the manager using a phone near dugout is a serious security breach — even if inadvertent. With spot-fixing fears always there, BCCI can't be lenient. Good that Saikia is exploring other options, but actions should be immediate, not just statements. RR needs better protocols.
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Michael D
As a neutral fan living abroad, I feel the BCCI is too reactive. They should have clear SOPs and enforce them before controversies blow up. The fines feel like token penalties. Let's hope the "other options" include something substantial, like docking match points or imposing bigger fines that actually hurt.
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Kavya N
Sangakkara's statement is good, but words are cheap. RR has always had a bit of a rebel culture — from the early days of match-fixing to now. The team needs to focus on cricket, not controversies. Hope the BCCI doesn't let this slide under the rug. Fans deserve a clean tournament 😤
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Rohit P
This is just the tip of the iceberg. All teams have such issues but RR got caught. BCCI should conduct random checks across all franchises, not just target one. And please, no politics in IPL matters — just clean cricket. Also, why no action on the ump

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