New rules aim to block unauthorised access to players and team spaces Last updated: May 08, 2026 | 17:41 Players of Kolkata Knight Riders practise ahead of their IPL 2026 match against Delhi Capitals at Arun Jaitley Stadium, in New Delhi on Thursday. [Illustrative image] ANI Dubai: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is bringing in stricter access rules for players during the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) season after noticing several breaches involving unauthorised individuals and team officials. Speaking to reporters in Lucknow on Friday, BCCI Vice President Rajeev Shukla said the board wants tighter control around players to ensure discipline, transparency and better security arrangements during the tournament. Get updated faster and for FREE : Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here . Under the new measures, access to players in hotels, team buses and other restricted areas will be limited.…