BCCI to tighten IPL discipline and access rules after incidents made board uncomfortable

Security and control concerns triggered the board action

The BCCI is preparing stricter disciplinary and access-control measures for IPL 2026 after multiple incidents left the board uneasy, particularly over security and crowd or entry management. According to sources, the guideline is meant to reduce repeat trouble and strengthen control around the league, signaling a tougher stance for teams, officials, and related parties going forward.