Indian Premier League (IPL) chairman Arun Dhumal has urged cricketers to focus on on-field performance rather than social media activities during the tournament, saying players should avoid distractions during the Indian Premier League (IPL) by making behind-the-scenes videos.The IPL Chairman said that social media is now a big part of the modern game, players should ensure that it does not affect their focus during tournaments like IPL.Speaking to news agency IANS, Dhumal referred. Virat Kohli As an example of a player who despite having a huge online following remains focused on cricket.“Cricketers should focus on facts rather than rails. Take Virat Kohli for example – despite having a huge following on social media, he is completely focused on cricket when he is on the field. He has delivered results through his performances, not through the rails. I think players should refrain from indulging in rail during the tournament,” IPL chairman Arun Dhumal told IANS.Dhumal’s comments come at a time when players’ social media activity during IPL 2026 has come under the spotlight.Arsdeep Singh was recently embroiled in controversy when reports claimed that the BCCI had warned him about the behind-the-scenes blog content of fellow players.A travel blog by Arsdeep reportedly showed Yuzvinder Chahal getting steamed during the team’s flight to Hyderabad. Clips of the video circulated widely on social media before the original upload was reportedly edited.In another instance, a Snapchat video of Tilak Verma drew criticism online. In the clip, Arsdeep jokingly tells Tilak “and here” and suggests that he apply sunscreen. Several users criticized the remarks, saying they were racist.The incidents have once again focused attention on player conduct and online behavior during the IPL season.Earlier this month, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) reportedly sent fresh operational and security guidelines to all 10 IPL franchises. The advisory included guidelines on social media conduct, anti-corruption protocols, smoking and vaping restrictions and player behavior during the tournament.
