Rajasthan Royals Manager Faces IPL Phone Use Probe

Rajasthan Royals team manager Romi Bhinder faces potential disciplinary action after being caught using a mobile phone in the dugout during the franchise's Indian Premier League match against Royal Challengers Bengaluru in Guwahati on April 10, 2026, officials confirmed.

The incident occurred during the Royals' six-wicket victory, where they chased down a target of 202 runs in 18 overs. Television cameras captured Bhinder scrolling on the device in the 11th over of the second innings, with teenage batsman Vaibhav Sooryavanshi seated beside him and appearing to glance at the screen shortly after his own dismissal. The footage quickly spread on social media, prompting widespread discussion about adherence to league protocols.

A Board of Control for Cricket in India official told PTI that Bhinder breached the Players and Match Officials Area protocol, which strictly prohibits mobile phone use in the dugout to maintain the integrity of the game. "Yes, Bhinder has indeed breached the protocol of the Players and Match Officials Area as cell phones are banned in the dugout during a match," the official said. The rules allow team managers to use phones only in the dressing room, while...