The 2026 Indian Premier League (IPL) season has prompted the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to enforce new disciplinary measures due to rising concerns about player conduct and social media usage. These measures come after incidents involving unauthorized visitors in team hotels and players using phones in dugouts. Rajasthan Royals captain Riyan Parag faced a fine for vaping in the dressing room, while other players incurred penalties for on-field obscenity. Punjab Kings' pacer Arshdeep Singh was at the center of a social media controversy, leading to a statement from the franchise denying any internal issues involving teammate Prabhsimran Singh. IPL chairman Arun Dhumal addressed these issues, stating that the new directives are a reinforcement of existing protocols aimed at maintaining the integrity of the game. He urged caution regarding the authenticity of social media narratives, emphasizing that the BCCI and franchises share a collective responsibility to uphold the sport's standards. Dhumal also expressed his disapproval of social media, labeling it as 'the most anti-social thing,' advocating for more genuine social interactions among players.