L-R: Abhishek Sharma, Riran Parag and Romi Bhinder The Indian Premier League 2026 season has seen high-octane cricket and a thrilling play-off race, but it has also been marred by a series of disciplinary issues, with several players and officials penalized for breaching the Code of Conduct.After playing 46 out of 70 league matches and leading Punjab Kings with 13 points from nine matches, the focus was not only on performances but also on and off the pitch. So far, eight players and staff have faced sanctions ranging from fines to misdemeanors for various offenses.
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Kumar Sangakkara on RR’s win over Punjab KingsA growing list of violationsThe disciplinary list began early in the tournament (match 6) when Sunrisers Hyderabad’s Abhishek Sharma was fined 25 percent of his match fee for using an audible obscenity during a clash against Kolkata Knight Riders at the Eden Gardens.Off-field behavior also came under scrutiny when Rajasthan Royals team manager Ravinder Singh Bhinder (Romi Bhinder) was fined Rs 1 lakh after he was caught using a mobile phone in the dugout during a match against Royal Challengers Bengaluru, violating strict IPL protocols (Match 16).Tempers flared again in Game 18 when Nitish Rana, representing Delhi Capitals, was penalized for arguing with the fourth umpire over a glove change request for Tristan Stubbs, resulting in a fine and penalty point.Similarly, Tim David of Royal Challengers Bengaluru was fined for briefly refusing to return the ball to the umpires during a match against Mumbai Indians (match 20), an act considered disobeying the officials’ instructions.Aggression on the field and emotional outburstsThe celebrations and reactions on the pitch also crossed the line on several occasions. Rajasthan Royals pacer Nandre Burger was fined after his animated celebration of Rishabh Pant’s dismissal was deemed provocative (match 32).Young Kolkata Knight Riders batsman Angkrish Raghuvanshi faced penalties for venting his frustrations – hitting his bat and throwing his helmet – following his controversial dismissal for obstructing the field (38th match).Perhaps the most talked-about incident involved Rajasthan Royals captain Riyan Parag, who was fined for using vape in the dressing room, an act that violates Indian law and brought the game into disrepute during the 40 over match against Punjab Kings.Delhi Capitals’ Kyle Jamieson also received a warning and penalty point for an aggressive dismissal aimed at youngster Vaibhav Sooryavanshi in the 43rd over against Rajasthan Royals.Captains under scanner for slow speedingIn addition to individual incidents, excessive rate violations have added another level of concern. Punjab Kings captain Shreyas Iyer was fined twice while Shubman Gill (Gujarat Titans), Ruturaj Gaikwad (Chennai Super Kings), Hardik Pandya (Mumbai Indians) and Ajinkya Rahane (Kolkata Knight Riders) were also penalised.
Complete list of violations in IPL 2026
WrestlePlayer/StaffViolationPenalty4 – PBKS vs GTShreyas IyerLow rateFine Rs 12,0006 – KKR vs SRHAbhishek SharmaCode of Conduct Article 2.3Fine 25% match fee and one demect point7 – CSK vs PBKShreyas IyerLow rate Rs 24Fine Rs 24 | Rest of Playing XI including Impact Player – Fine less between Rs 6 lakh and 25% match fees14 – DC Vs. GTShubman GillSlow Over Rate Fine Rs 12 Lakh – RR Vs. RCBRomi Bhinder Article 7.42 (a) of IPLP’s PMOA Protocol Fine 8 – Rs 100,000 CCRSKu DSK vs1 Gas Rate Fine Rs 12,000,000 – CSK Vs. DCnitish Rana Code of Conduct Article 2.3 Fine 25% of match fee and one demerit point
20 – MI vs. RCBHardik PandyaFine Under Rs 12 Lakh – MI Vs. RCBTim David Code of Conduct Article 2.4 Fine 25% of match fee and one demerit point 22 – CSK vs KKRAjinkya Rahane Slow rate Fine Rs 12 lakhs RSG32 – LSG Conduct fine 10% of match fee and one demerit point38 – LSG vs KKRAngkrish Raghuvanshi Code of Conduct Article 2.2 Fine 20% of match fee and one demerit point tort point40 – PBKS vs RRRiyan ParagArticle 2.1 of the CodeFine 25% of match fee Jamie vs. 2.5 Code of Conduct One point of error and warning
