Did Virat Kohli Breach BCCI Rules During RCB vs CSK? Could He Face a Ban

The Indian Premier League (IPL) is owned, founded, and operated by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). Over the years, the BCCI has made several changes in the biggest cricket league in the world in various aspects. Ahead of the IPL 2026, the new BCCI sleeveless jersey rule came effective in this season which prohibits the players from wearing sleeveless jerseys and "floppies" (slippers/flip-flops) during post-match presentations to maintain a strict, professional dress code.

However, before the epic clash of the Southern Derby, Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Chennai Super Kings at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru, Virat Kohli was seen in the sleeveless jersey, which made speculations that Virat Kohli Ban could be seen.

Will Virat Kohli Ban From Next IPL Matches?

The video of Virat Kohli in sleeveless jerseys has surfaced online, which has sparked speculations about Virat Kohli ban from next IPL matches. According to the BCCI sleeveless jersey rule, the players are only banned from wearing the sleeveless jersey and "floppies" (slippers/flip-flops) during post-match presentations but they are allowed to wear during pre-match practices without any restrictions. This rules will also come here and as per the rule Virat Kohli will not be facing any kind of ban from next IPL matches for wearing sleeveless jersey.

However, if player doesn't follows this rule, a 1st breach warrants a warning, and a 2nd breach results in a financial penalty. Basically, this rule promotes that player should wear official team gear. Virat Kohli, best batsman in IPL history will be playing next for the RCB without facing any fine or ban from the authorities.

Virat Kohli's Performance in IPL 2026

Virat Kohli has been looking in a great touch in IPL 2026, continuing his prime form from the international cricket. He has showed intent in the first two matches of the RCB, where he scored an unbeaten 69 runs in the first match of the season against Sunrisers Hyderabad and stayed till end. Coming into the second match, he only score 28 runs in 18 balls, but showed great character on the field. King Kohli will be looking forward to score more in the tournament as it has just started and there are still minimum of 12 matches to be played in the group stage.