Romi Bhinder, the long-time manager of Rajasthan Royals, has come under fire after being filmed using a mobile phone in the dugout during an IPL match against Royal Challengers Bengaluru in Guwahati. This incident, which was initially highlighted by a social media influencer, violates the Players and Match Officials Area (PMOA) protocol that prohibits phone use in the dugout. A Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) official confirmed this breach, noting that phones are only allowed in the dressing room. Bhinder has a rich cricketing background, having played at various levels and contributed significantly to cricket development in India through the World Cricket Academy (WCA). He is currently working on initiatives to foster young talent and has previously served as a Liaison Officer and Assistant Manager for the Rajasthan Royals during earlier IPL seasons. The controversy surrounding his actions could lead to increased scrutiny, especially as young player Vaibhav Sooryavanshi referred to him as his local guardian during the post-match presentation.