Saikia said the BCCI and the IPL governing body are set to issue an advisory aimed at curbing \u201canomalies and irregularities\u201d that have surfaced during the ongoing season, stressing that several incidents are in direct violation of the Board\u2019s anti-corruption protocols.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cThis time, we have noticed several anomalies and irregularities involving a few franchises as well as some players. The BCCI and IPL are preparing an advisory, which will be released this evening. We have observed unauthorised persons travelling with team members, including in team buses, and some individuals visiting team hotels and even players\u2019 or officials\u2019 rooms without authorisation. This is completely against our anti-corruption protocols,\u201d Saikia said on Thursday.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Last month, Rajasthan Royals came under scrutiny on two separate occasions. First, team manager Romi Bhinder was fined Rs 1 lakh and issued a stern warning for using a mobile phone in the dugout during the match against Royal Challengers Bengaluru in Guwahati. Later, Royals skipper Sanju Samson was reportedly seen vaping inside the dressing room during the game against Punjab Kings in New Chandigarh.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Saikia also raised concerns over team owners and officials mingling with players in restricted areas, calling it a violation of the \u201csanctity of the dugout\u201d and team environment.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cWe have noticed some team owners and officials entering areas where they are not permitted to be. There are certain protocols that everyone must follow, but we have seen some dilution in their implementation,\u201d he said.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cWe have taken these matters very seriously. You have already seen the incident involving the Rajasthan Royals manager using a mobile phone, and a player being caught vaping. These incidents are already in the public domain. We are not sitting idle,\u201d he added.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cWe have noticed some team owners and officials entering areas where they are not permitted to be. There are certain protocols that everyone must follow, but we have seen some dilution in their implementation,\u201d he said.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cWe are issuing an advisory, and it will be enforced very strictly. If there is any violation hereafter, the BCCI and IPL will take very stringent action. Whoever the violator may be, we will not spare anybody,\u201d Saikia concluded.<\/p>\r\n\r\n