A very strict step has been taken to maintain the sanctity and safety of the game in the Indian Premier League (IPL 2026). The IPL’s Anti-Corruption and Security Unit (ACSU) has issued a new and strict advisory for all the players and support staff participating in the current edition of the league. Under this new guideline, the use of smart glasses, sunglasses and goggles equipped with communication and recording technology has been completely banned inside the restricted area of the stadium during match days. This warning has been issued mainly with the aim of eliminating the menace of spot fixing. Why was the decision taken to ban smart eyeglasses? According to a report in The Indian Express, ACSU had given an important input to the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) in this regard: Active marketing of companies: Many advanced technology companies are actively marketing and selling smart eyewear products (spectacles) to IPL players and team staff. Threat of live-streaming and intelligence communication: According to sources, these smart devices are capable of live-streaming, sending and receiving text messages and making audio-video calls through mobile data or Wi-Fi network. Concerns had grown about the possible misuse of these devices for live betting or unauthorized communication during matches. Classification under the rules: Under the minimum standards of the Players and Match Officials Area (PMOA) of IPL, these smart goggles are categorized as “Audio/Video Recording Devices” and “Communication Devices”. Strict instructions: Heavy penalty will be imposed for violation ACSU has made it clear that keeping or using smart glasses or similar wearable technology inside the PMOA (dressing room, dugout and restricted areas of the field) is completely prohibited. New protocol for players: Before entering the restricted zone on match days, players and support staff will have to compulsorily submit their smart glasses, mobile phones and smart watches to the Security Liaison Officer. Failure to do so will be considered a direct violation of the PMOA protocol and strict penalties will be imposed under the operational rules of the IPL. These 2 big controversies have come up so far in IPL 2026. This is not the first case of technology and rules being broken inside the restricted area in the league. Two major disciplinary actions have already been taken in the current season (IPL 2026): 1. Fine imposed on Rajasthan Royals manager. In the same season, Rajasthan Royals (RR) team manager Romi Bhinder was found using a mobile phone in the dugout during the match. This was a direct violation of PMOA rules, due to which he was fined Rs 1 lakh and given a strict warning for the future. 2. Disciplinary action on captain Ryan Parag The league faced another major controversy when Rajasthan Royals captain Ryan Parag was caught on broadcast cameras using an e-cigarette (Vape) inside the dressing room during a match against Punjab Kings. For this behavior which insults the dignity of the game, BCCI fined him 25 percent of the match fee and also gave him one demerit point. Cricket Score Update: New Zealand vs Ireland (Stumps) New Zealand: 490/8 (innings declared) Ireland: 179/10 and 65/2 (follow-on) Match Status: Ireland is still 246 runs behind New Zealand and is in danger of defeat.
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