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The Invisible Boundary: BCCI’s War Against the IPL Honey Trap

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AI Generated On May 7, the BCCI issued a stern eight-page directive to all franchises, signalling that the greatest threat to a player’s career might not be a searing yorker, but a carefully orchestrated “honey trap”. The advisory serves as a grim reminder that, in the digital age, intimacy is often used as an entry point for extortion. The BCCI is aiming to end the era of lax hotel lobby greetings and unvetted visitors. The BCCI’s directive focuses heavily on the sanctity of a player’s private space. No person — regardless of their relationship to the player — is permitted into a hotel room without prior written approval from the team manager. The board explicitly warned that honey-trapping often leads to serious legal allegations, including sexual misconduct, which can ruin lives even before a case reaches court. To understand the gravity of these warnings, one only needs to look at the ruins of once-promising careers. Notably, there has been a rise in sexual allegations against I...
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PBKS vs DC, IPL 2026: Capitals script record-breaking chase to stun Kings

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Delhi Capitals celebrating (PC: BCCI/ IPL) Punjab Kings (PBKS) suffered their fourth consecutive defeat as Delhi Capitals (DC) got back to winning ways in a must-win clash on May 11 in Dharamsala in the ongoing IPL 2026. The win kept DC alive in the playoff race, while the home side missed the chance to reclaim the top spot. After setting a target of 211, Shreyas Iyer’s side failed to defend it as the visitors secured victory with one over to spare and three wickets in hand. DC also became the first team ever to chase down a 200-plus target at this venue in the tournament. It was, therefore, a record-breaking chase for the visitors when it mattered most. Another blistering start; another big total on the board for PBKS Batting first, PBKS openers set the tone with a blistering start, smashing 72 runs in the powerplay without losing a wicket. Although Prabhsimran Singh struggled surprisingly, scoring 18 off 15 balls, his partner Priyansh Arya smashed 56 off 33 deliveries at a stri...
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PBKS vs DC: “I am a 100 per cent bowler and a 100 per cent batter” – Madhav Tiwari after his all-round performance for Delhi Capitals

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Madhav Tiwari with KL Rahul (PC: IPL/BCCI) Delhi Capitals (DC) youngster Madhav Tiwari delivered a brilliant all-round performance to help his side secure a stunning three-wicket win over Punjab Kings (PBKS) in their IPL 2026 clash in Dharamsala on May 11. During the post-match presentation, Madhav acknowledged the management for taking a chance on him. “I would like to thank the management for giving me this opportunity,” he said. “Lucky enough to be on the winning side. The mindset is that if things are not in your hands, you try to get better in each practice session. I worked a lot on my bowling and my range-hitting with my batting coach. It was fun, and I am happy that I was able to contribute to the team.” The 22-year-old was playing his first match of the season. He was bought by Delhi in the 2025 mega auction for ₹40 lakh and was retained for the 2026 season. In the first innings, he impressed with the ball by picking up the two crucial wickets of Punjab’s in-form batters, P...
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RCB vs MI: “Would love to see him being considered for the T20I side” – Ashwin on Bhuvneshwar

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Bhuvneshwar Kumar (PC: IPL/BCCI) Former Indian spinner Ravichandran Ashwin believes veteran pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar deserves a return to India’s T20I side after his brilliant performances for Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in the ongoing IPL season. Ashwin heaped praise on Bhuvneshwar after his match-winning spell against Mumbai Indians (MI) in Raipur on May 10. “Hashtag ‘BringBackBhuvi’ — I’d love to see him being considered for the T20I side,” Ashwin said on JioHotstar. “Tick with the new ball, able to complete the death overs nicely, and if you need a six under pressure, he’s hammering that as well in the toughest part of the ground. That was proper Test-match bowling after he realised there was something in the surface. He keeps testing you as an opening batter.” The 36-year-old has been one of the most consistent bowlers in the tournament. Bhuvneshwar has climbed to the top of the Purple Cap leaderboard with 21 wickets from 11 matches at an impressive economy rate of 7.46. H...
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IPL 2026 hit by Aussie pullouts as Green, Marsh & Ellis set to exit for national duty

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  Images :X A fresh selection twist is set to impact the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) as multiple Australian stars prepare to shift focus to national duty for the ODI series scheduled to take place in May and June. This could lead to franchises missing out on their contributions at a crucial stage of the tournament. Cameron Green is one such name expected to miss the final phase of the tournament for Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) after being named in Australia’s ODI squad for the upcoming series against Pakistan, creating a potential void in both batting depth and balance. The situation extends beyond just one franchise. Mitchell Marsh, the reliable LSG opener who recently brought up a match-defining century, and Nathan Ellis are also set to leave their respective IPL sides as national duty takes precedence. However, there is some relief for franchises like Sunrisers Hyderabad, Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Delhi Capitals, as Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood and Mitchell Sta...
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Mumbai Indians self destruct in IPL 2026

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  Image: BCCI/IPL Ashok Namboodiri Mumbai Indians are out of IPL 2026. They have been dismantled by the weight of their own contradictions. There is a difference between losing close games and becoming a team that no longer understands how to win them. Mumbai Indians’ two-wicket defeat to Royal Challengers Bengaluru at the Wankhede was not merely another last-over heartbreak in a season full of them. It was the perfect summary of why one of the most talent-rich squads in the competition has collapsed into irrelevance. Consider the nature of this defeat. MI had RCB at 72 for 5. Virat Kohli gone for a first-ball duck. Pressure everywhere. A surface slowing down. The opposition visibly wobbling. And yet, they still found a way to lose. Again. At some point, repeated collapses stop being accidents. They become culture. This is not a side short on resources. On paper, Mumbai Indians possess perhaps the most explosive collection of T20 cricketers in the league — Rohit Sharma, Suryaku...
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Guarding the IPL: Why the BCCI’s New Directives Were Long Overdue

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BCCI Much has already been said about the BCCI’s new diktats aimed at ensuring the IPL is not misused by unwanted elements, including honey traps. In all honesty, it was a long time coming. Things were gradually becoming a bit too much for the BCCI to allow and, frankly, the tournament was beginning to lose a bit of its sheen. The BCCI should also come down heavily on the all-encompassing presence of certain social media influencers. While a number of journalists have already commented on the issue, let me also say that by allowing social media influencers far too close to players and teams, a huge risk is being taken. All of a sudden, these people have unfiltered access. Journalists who have worked tirelessly for years do not enjoy the same access, yet some of these women are seen cosying up to players in the name of creating content. The truth is, such content is not needed. Neither the teams, nor the BCCI, nor the IPL requires it. The field of play and proximity to players and ma...
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