Rajasthan Royals Manager Romi Bhinder Caught Using Phone in Dugout During IPL 2026 Match
IPL 2026 - Rajasthan Royals manager Romi Bhinder caught using mobile phone in team dugout
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Romi Bhinder, the manager of Rajasthan Royals, was seen using a mobile phone in the dugout during an IPL 2026 match against Royal Challengers Bengaluru in Guwahati. This action breaches the IPL's code of conduct, which prohibits phones in the dugout, although no formal charges have been filed yet.
- 01Romi Bhinder was caught using a mobile phone in the dugout during an IPL match.
- 02The incident occurred during a game against Royal Challengers Bengaluru in Guwahati.
- 03Using phones in the dugout violates IPL's protocol regarding players' and match officials' areas.
- 04Bhinder's role includes being a local guardian for 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi.
- 05The BCCI is considering action based on the match referee and anti-corruption unit's report.
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Romi Bhinder, who has been with the Rajasthan Royals (RR) since the IPL's inception in 2008, faced scrutiny after being caught using a mobile phone in the dugout during the IPL 2026 match against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in Guwahati. While Bhinder has not yet been charged with a breach of the IPL's code of conduct, the incident has raised concerns as cell phones are prohibited in the dugout according to the IPL's protocol. A Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) official confirmed that Bhinder's actions constitute a breach of the players' and match officials' area (PMOA) regulations. The IPL's official guidelines state that team managers can use phones in the dressing room but not in the dugout. The BCCI is currently reviewing the situation, and any potential action against Bhinder will depend on the match referee and the anti-corruption unit's report.
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