Top News

IPL 2026, Strict rules for girlfriend culture: A new debate has gained momentum amid IPL 2026, where the lifestyle of the players outside the field is now becoming a cause of concern for the board. The Board of Control for Cricket in India i.e. BCCI is now preparing to take strict action against the so-called ‘girlfriend culture’, which has made a lot of headlines in the recent season.

This season, many big players—like Hardik Pandya, Ishan Kishan, Arshdeep Singh and Yashasvi Jaiswal—were spotted with their girlfriends in the team hotel, bus and even at the stadium. But now this trend has become a matter of concern for the board, especially when its possible side effects have started coming to light.

IPL 2026: New rule will be strict on girlfriend culture

According to reports, BCCI has now moved towards making strict rules to control this ‘girlfriend culture’. A senior board official has been quoted as saying that there will be a formal discussion on the issue soon and the rules may be finalized in the upcoming meeting. The official clarified that there is no objection to players living with their families and wives, but the need for clear guidelines is felt in the matters of girlfriends.

IPL 2026: Why did BCCI’s concern increase?

BCCI’s concerns are not limited to discipline alone. According to reports, the girlfriends of some players have connections with platforms to betting and betting, which can become a threat to the credibility of the game. Not only this, recent incidents of cases being filed against some players by their female friends have also alerted the board.

IPL 2026: Information received from Anti Corruption Unit increased the stir

The matter became more serious when BCCI officials discussed the matter with the IPL’s anti-corruption unit. The information that came out from there shocked the board. It was reported that ‘officially announced girlfriends’ were being allowed to stay in the hotel with the players.