Shukla stated that fans and outsiders will no longer be allowed to meet players inside team hotels or buses, with the new rules expected to be implemented in the coming days

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) Vice President Rajeev Shukla on Friday said that the apex cricket body is introducing new access control rules for players during the Indian Premier League (IPL), aimed at strengthening discipline and ensuring stricter compliance with tournament protocols.