Now only two matches are left for the end of IPL 2026, but just before this, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has taken a big decision to maintain the purity of the league. Now only two matches are left for IPL-2026 to end. Before this, the Board of Control for Cricket in India has implemented a new rule in this league. The Anti-Corruption Unit of BCCI has completely banned the wearing of ‘smart glasses’ by players and match officials (umpires and referees). BCCI’s Anti Corruption Unit has forbidden players and match officials from wearing smart glasses.

Danger of live streaming and video calls
The solid logic behind this ban has also been given in the official advisory issued by the board to the franchisees. The reasoning behind this is that such glasses can enable live streaming and video calls using mobile data and Wi-Fi. In the advisory issued to franchisees. According to BCCI, these modern smart sunglasses available in the market have mobile data and Wi-Fi support, through which things like live streaming, text messaging, audio and video calls can be done easily.

The reasoning behind this is that such glasses can enable live streaming, video calls using mobile data and Wi-Fi. The Indian Board has written in the advisory, “Please note that such devices have features like live streaming, sending and receiving text messages, making audio and video calls using mobile data and Wi-Fi. Under PMOA rules, it is considered an audio-video recording device, hence Match Its use will be prohibited during the match. Therefore, as per PMOA norms, such glasses have been recognized as audio-video recording devices. It is important to note that such smart glasses are prohibited from being in possession of players and match officials.

Glasses will have to be deposited with mobile-smartwatch
BCCI has given strict instructions that all players and support staff should deposit their mobile phones and smartwatches along with these smart glasses to the security officer before entering the PMOA area on the match day, otherwise punitive action will be taken against them. The BCCI has asked players and officials to deposit such goggles before going to the PMOA area, otherwise action will be taken against them. The statement read, “All players and support staff are instructed to deposit such goggles along with their mobile phones and smartwatches with the security officer before going to the PMOA area on the day of the match.

It is noteworthy that in the same season, many cases of violation of rules have come to light, including Rajasthan Royals. Romi Bhinder has also been fined for using mobile phone in the dugout. Many violations have come to light in this season. Romi Bhinder of Rajasthan Royals was fined for using mobile phone in the dugout.

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