Rajasthan Royals Manager Fined for Dugout Mobile Phone Use
RR manager Romi Bhinder fined Rs 1 lakh, warned by BCCI for using mobile phone in dugout
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Romi Bhinder, the manager of Rajasthan Royals, has been fined ₹1 lakh (approximately $1,200 USD) and warned by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) for using a mobile phone in the dugout during an IPL match against Royal Challengers Bengaluru. The incident violated the Players Match Official Area (PMOA) rules.
- 01Romi Bhinder fined ₹1 lakh for using a mobile phone in the dugout.
- 02The incident occurred during an IPL match against Royal Challengers Bengaluru.
- 03BCCI's Anti-Corruption and Security Unit found no serious issues beyond the protocol violation.
- 04The PMOA rules prohibit mobile phone use in the dugout, allowing it only in the dressing room.
- 05Rajasthan Royals have had a strong start to IPL 2026, winning four out of five matches.
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Rajasthan Royals manager Romi Bhinder has been fined ₹1 lakh (approximately $1,200 USD) and issued a warning by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) for violating the Players Match Official Area (PMOA) rules by using a mobile phone in the dugout during an IPL match against the Royal Challengers Bengaluru. The BCCI's Anti-Corruption and Security Unit (ACSU) investigated the incident after footage of Bhinder using his phone went viral. The ACSU concluded that while Bhinder violated the PMOA rules, there were no serious issues found. According to the PMOA regulations, mobile phones are allowed in the dressing room but strictly prohibited in the dugout, where only emergency communications are permitted. Despite the controversy, the Rajasthan Royals have had a strong start to their IPL 2026 campaign, winning four of their five matches, with their only loss occurring against the Sunrisers Hyderabad.
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This fine serves as a reminder to all teams about the importance of adhering to BCCI regulations, particularly regarding the use of communication devices during matches.
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