Punjab Kings fast bowler Arshdeep Singh is under the scanner for the content he creates for his social media handles, particularly Instagram, following a recent advisory issued by the Board of Control for Cricket in India.
It is understood that the BCCI has issued a set of guidelines, including dos and don’ts, for 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 interaction with guests, granting access to team hotels, smoking and vaping, display of accreditation cards, and compliance with anti-corruption protocols.
While the BCCI is yet to officially release the full advisory, the board’s message has already made its intent clear. According to a Cricbuzz report, each team manager has been instructed to convene a meeting with the squad within 48 hours of receiving the guidelines, and Punjab Kings are expected to do so on Saturday evening within the stipulated timeframe.
ARSHDEEP TO STOP CONTENT CREATION?
Arshdeep Singh has been an active content creator and vlogger on Instagram, where he has amassed more than six million followers and regularly posts reels that enjoy widespread popularity on social media.
“Something that has caught the attention of the managers and officials of the BCCI. Going forward, videos will be produced and posted only through the franchise’s official handles,” the report stated. “The franchise will communicate with the players on Saturday evening, including Arshdeep, and seek their compliance with the recently issued advisory of the BCCI.”
Punjab Kings are reportedly scheduled to hold the meeting with players on Saturday evening after practice at the HPCA Stadium and obtain signatures confirming compliance with the new guidelines.
This season, IPL broadcasts and social media clips have repeatedly shown players travelling with close companions and non-team members around franchise setups, something the BCCI now reportedly believes risks diluting anti-corruption and security protocols.
The board also appears to be unhappy with how casually access regulations have been treated by certain franchises during travel and hotel stays.
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