The Rajasthan Royals are facing a significant controversy following an incident during their IPL 2026 match against the Royal Challengers Bengaluru. Team manager Romi Bhinder was filmed using his phone in the dugout, a violation of the Players and Match Officials Area (PMOA) protocol established by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). This protocol allows team managers to carry phones but strictly prohibits their use in the dugout. The incident occurred during the 11th over of the match, with Bhinder sitting next to 15-year-old batting talent Vaibhav Sooryavanshi. If found guilty, Bhinder could face consequences from the match referee and the anti-corruption unit. Former IPL chairman Lalit Modi expressed his shock over the incident, emphasizing the seriousness of the breach and questioning the lack of action from the IPL's anti-corruption unit. As of now, no official statements have been released by the Rajasthan Royals or the IPL regarding the matter.