BCCI against girlfriend culture, rules will be made on living and hanging out with girlfriends
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During the Indian Premier League 2026, many Indian players are seen roaming with their girlfriends. The Board of Control for Cricket in India is not happy with players staying in hotels with their girlfriends during the tournament. According to the report, the board is soon going to bring strict rules regarding this.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India is against players keeping their girlfriends with them.
New Delhi. In the Indian Premier League 2026, along with foreign players, Indians are also seen roaming with their girlfriends. Last year, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) had made some strict rules for foreign tours. The board had made rules regarding wives and family members accompanying the players. Similar action can be taken to prevent players from staying with their girlfriends during IPL matches.
Indian cricket players travel with their girlfriends during IPL matches. Many times they even stay together in hotels. BCCI may soon issue guidelines regarding all these things. This decision can be taken to avoid cases related to corruption. According to the information, girlfriends of some cricket players work for betting apps. This has increased the concern of BCCI. Before the next IPL season, some rules can be made regarding players’ stay, travel and travel with girlfriends.
According to the report in Hindi newspaper ‘Dainik Jagran’, this matter will be put up for discussion in the next meeting of BCCI. After the 2024-25 Australia tour, the board had made rules regarding wives and family members during foreign tours. There are no such rules for IPL. In this league, it is the responsibility of the team owners to make travel arrangements for the players. Till now, BCCI has not issued any order or rule in this regard.
At present there is no rule against players staying in hotels with their girlfriends. A BCCI official had told that earlier during IPL matches, girlfriends were not allowed to stay in hotels with the players. In the last few days, many players have been seen traveling and staying with their girlfriends. Wives and officially registered girlfriends are allowed to stay together, but there are no rules to control it, said an anti-corruption department official.
Hardik Pandya and Mahika Sharma
Why does BCCI want to take action?
Girlfriends of many young Indian cricket players are influencers on social media. She promotes many products and companies on her page. Some of these products, such as betting apps and liquor brands, are against BCCI rules. This sends a wrong message. BCCI does not want any player playing or aspiring to play for the Indian team to face any problem. Some players have also misused franchise buses to meet their girlfriends, which is a violation of the code of conduct.
Which players travel with girlfriends?
Mumbai Indians captain Hardik Pandya travels with his girlfriend Mahika Sharma during the Indian Premier League 2026 season. Punjab Kings bowler Arshdeep Singh is also seen with Samreen Kaur. Rajasthan Royals openers Yashasvi Jaiswal and Maundy Hamilton have also been seen together. Ishaan Kishan was also seen traveling with his girlfriend Aditi Hundia.
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