The Indian Premier League is operated by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). New controversies keep emerging from time to time in this league and whenever a player is seen violating the rules, there is a provision of strict punishment to deal with such situations. Recently, incidents of smoking e-cigarettes have attracted everyone’s attention, but if a player comes to the field after drinking alcohol, then what action will be taken against him?
First of all, know whether a player can come on the field after drinking alcohol or consuming any banned drugs or not. India’s National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA) closely monitors the players and BCCI follows the rules of the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA). It is not necessary that players have a drug test before every match in IPL, but NADA and WADA can suddenly send a notice to the player at any time of the day. In response to this notice, the player has to be present at the appointed time at the place where he was ordered to come.
Consumption of any kind of drugs or alcohol can be tested through urine sample, blood or saliva. BCCI is very strict regarding the consumption of banned substances, hence players must think 10 times before entering the field after drinking alcohol.
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Still, if a player comes on the field after consuming alcohol, what punishment will he receive? The act of coming on the field after consuming alcohol or any drugs will be considered an attempt to ‘bring the game into disrepute’ under Article 2.21 of the BCCI Code of Conduct. For such actions, the player’s match fee may be deducted or demerit points may also be given. He may also be given a warning.
Since NADA and WADA also keep a close watch on such activities, who can ban that player for a few weeks to a few months or even several years. If a player is repeatedly found under the influence of alcohol, he may have to face a lifetime ban under anti-doping rules.
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