Kolkata batsman Brad Hodge violated the Indian Premier League’s player code when he spent part of his team’s match against Bangalore watching from the presidential suite at Centurion along with his family, before joining his team in the dug-out and the dressing room, sources said on Tuesday.

Though Hodge wasn’t part of the playing XI, cricket’s anti-corruption code prevents any of the squad members from coming in contact with family or fans during a game. The IPL did not sign up the International Cricket Council’s (ICC) Anti-Corruption and Security Unit (ACSU), and had handed the contract to a private security firm.

Tournament director Dhiraj Malhotra told The Indian Express, “According to the rules, a player venturing out during a game is not permitted. I have been informed that it has happened and we have to check on the issue.”

When contacted, the Knight Riders management said they had no knowledge of the incident, while match referee Yashpal Sharma declined to comment on the issue.