New Delhi, May 29 -- The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has taken a firm stand against the latest tech trend threatening the integrity of the Indian Premier League (IPL). In a fresh advisory issued to all franchises, the BCCI's Anti-Corruption Unit (ACSU) has completely banned the use of smart sunglasses by players, support staff, and match officials during the ongoing 2026 season.

These stylish-looking glasses, now being aggressively marketed to cricketers, come packed with features that allow live streaming, text messaging, and even video calls over mobile data or Wi-Fi. The BCCI fears they could easily become tools for unauthorised communication inside restricted zones.

In its strongly worded notice, the Board explained...