During an IPL 2026 match on Friday, Romi Bhinder, the manager of the Rajasthan Royals, was seen using a mobile phone in the dugout, breaching the Players and Match Officials Area (PMOA) protocol. This violation occurred in the 11th over of the team's chase against Royal Challengers Bengaluru in Guwahati. According to the PMOA protocol, while team managers may carry phones, their use in the dugout is strictly prohibited. The incident has sparked significant attention on social media, with IPL founding chairman Lalit Modi calling for the Governing Council to take immediate action. Bhinder's actions could lead to disciplinary measures from the match referee and the anti-corruption unit, as the protocol aims to maintain the integrity of the game. The IPL official stated that this is a serious lapse, especially since players were observed looking at Bhinder's screen. The outcome of this incident remains to be seen as officials prepare to investigate.