Breaking the rules will result in penalties. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has issued strict instructions to commentators in the IPL. Ten teams and cricketers have been made aware of this. Posting photos and videos on social media will not be allowed.
It has been clearly instructed that no commentator can post photos or videos from the stadium on match days. Similarly, no team can post videos of live matches on social media.
Recent reports in the Indian media have revealed that BCCI has given new directives to commentators, cricketers, team owners, and various franchises regarding the use of social media.
It has been stated that no photos or videos from the stadium can be posted on social media on match days. Failure to comply with this directive will result in hefty financial penalties.
Recently, a former Indian cricketer posted a photo of himself commentating in the IPL on social media. Subsequently, he was asked by the BCCI to delete the photo. Despite breaking the IPL rules, the cricketer reluctantly deleted the post in the end.
A team from BCCI is closely monitoring social media posts. One member of that team instructed a cricketer to delete a photo. This cricketer has nearly 1 million followers. Even though he violated the IPL rules, he was compelled to delete the post.
BCCI and IPL broadcasters have taken strict measures to deter individuals or teams from posting photos or videos on social media for personal gain. Especially on match days, vigilance is heightened.
According to reports by The Indian Express, the broadcasting agencies have spent a considerable amount of money for the rights to IPL. To safeguard their interests, no one associated with them can post photos or videos on social media on match days.
