Rajasthan Royals Manager Likely to Avoid Ban for Mobile Phone Use During IPL Match
Why BCCI Is Unlikely To Ban RR Team Manager For Using Mobile Phone In Dug-Out During IPL Match
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Rajasthan Royals manager Romi Bhinder is expected to face minimal punishment for using a mobile phone in the dugout during an IPL 2026 match against Royal Challengers Bengaluru. The BCCI's Anti-Corruption and Security Unit may issue a warning or fine, considering Bhinder's serious health issues.
- 01Romi Bhinder used a mobile phone in the dugout, breaching BCCI regulations.
- 02His action was notable as a player, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, was also looking at the phone.
- 03The BCCI's Anti-Corruption and Security Unit may take a lenient view due to Bhinder's health condition.
- 04Bhinder has a history of serious health issues, including collapsed lungs.
- 05He is likely to receive at most a warning or a fine for the violation.
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Rajasthan Royals manager Romi Bhinder is unlikely to face severe consequences for using a mobile phone in the dugout during the IPL 2026 match against Royal Challengers Bengaluru. This action violated the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI)'s Minimum Standards for Players and Match Officials Areas (PMOA), which restricts mobile phone use to select officials. Notably, 15-year-old player Vaibhav Sooryavanshi was also seen looking at the phone. The BCCI's Anti-Corruption and Security Unit (ACSU) is expected to take a lenient approach, considering Bhinder's serious health issues, including a history of lung complications that required hospitalization. Reports suggest that he may only receive a warning or a fine for this breach, as he had the phone for precautionary reasons related to his health. The ACSU issued a show-cause notice to Bhinder, who responded within the required timeframe and provided medical documentation to support his case.
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