IPL 2026 Hit By Controversies As Code of Conduct Breaches Raise Questions

The past week in IPL 2026 has been overshadowed by multiple disciplinary controversies, with players, captains, and team staff coming under scrutiny. Ruturaj Gaikwad was fined for a slow over-rate, while Tristan Stubbs and Nitish Rana faced sanctions following on-field clashes with umpires. Adding to the turmoil, a dugout mobile phone violation involving a Rajasthan Royals team official has triggered anti-corruption concerns, prompting a stern warning from the Board of Control for Cricket in India.