Amid the increasing use of advanced communication technology, the IPL has reportedly issued a fresh advisory to players and support staff regarding the use of smart glasses, sunglasses and goggles. The Anti-Corruption & Security Unit (ACSU) has alerted the BCCI about companies attempting to market such devices to players and team officials involved in the tournament.
According to The Indian Express, the ACSU informed the BCCI that these smart eyewear devices are capable of live streaming, sending text messages and making audio or video calls through Wi-Fi or mobile data. The board fears such gadgets could potentially be misused during live matches.
“With wearable technology becoming more sophisticated and concerns growing over covert communication methods, the ACSU’s latest crackdown underlines the league’s attempt to stay ahead of evolving integrity risks during one of world cricket’s most commercially significant tournaments,” a source told the publication.
The advisory comes at a time when the IPL has already faced increased scrutiny over multiple protocol breaches during the ongoing season. Earlier this month, the BCCI circulated an eight-page directive to franchises highlighting incidents involving players, support staff and team officials.
“It has come to the attention of the BCCI that certain incidents of misconduct and protocol violation have occurred involving players, support staff and team officials during the course of the current IPL season,” BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia wrote in an email to all 10 franchises.
“These incidents, if left unaddressed, carry the potential to cause significant reputational harm to the tournament, the franchise concerned and the BCCI as the governing body. They may further expose individuals and franchises to legal liability and security risks of a serious nature,” he added.
Earlier in IPL 2026, a controversy erupted after a Rajasthan Royals team manager was spotted using a mobile phone in the dugout while sitting next to young batter Vaibhav Sooryavanshi during a live match. The individual was later penalised by the board.
