Punjab Kings fast bowler Arshdeep Singh is under the scanner for the content he creates on his social media, especially Instagram, following a recent advisory issued by the Board of Control for Cricket in India.
The BCCI is understood to have issued a set of guideliness, including recommendations and referrals, to all stakeholders involved in the Indian Premier League, including players, support staff, managers, franchise officials and owners. The advisory reportedly covers a range of matters such as interacting with guests, granting access to team hotels, smoking and vaping, issuing accreditation cards and following anti-corruption protocols.
While the BCCI is yet to officially release the full recommendation, the board’s report has already made its intention clear. According to a Cricbuzz report, each team manager has been instructed to call a meeting with the squad within 48 hours of receiving the instructions and the Punjab Kings are expected to do so on Saturday evening within the stipulated time frame.
ARSHDEEP STOP CREATING CONTENT?
Arshdeep Singh has been an active content creator and vlogger on Instagram, where he has amassed over six million followers and regularly posts reels that are widely popular on social media.
“Something that has caught the attention of BCCI managers and officials. Going forward, videos will be created and published only through the franchise’s official handles,” the report said. “The franchise will be communicating with the players, including Arshdeep, on Saturday evening and will try to get them to comply with the recently issued BCCI recommendations.”
Punjabi kings are reportedly scheduled hold a meeting with the players on Saturday night after practice at the HPCA Stadium and get signatures confirming compliance with the new guidelines.
This season, IPL broadcasts and social media clips have repeatedly shown players traveling with close associates and non-team members around franchise settings, something the BCCI now reportedly believes risks watering down anti-corruption and security protocols.
The board also appears to be unhappy with the casual approach some franchisees have taken to regulations regarding access during travel and hotel stays.
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Published on:
09 May 2026 18:39 IST
