BCCI Tightens IPL Rules: Players Must Use Team Bus, No Families in Dressing Room

• BCCI issues new directives for IPL 2026, tightening operational protocols for training and match-day conduct.
• Players are now mandated to travel to matches via the team bus only, separating from families.
• Families and friends are prohibited from dressing rooms and the field of play, restricted to hospitality areas.
• Practice sessions are banned on match days to preserve pitch conditions and streamline scheduling.
• Strict rules on practice facilities, pitch usage, and broadcast presentation have also been implemented.