The IPL 2026 has been hit by a fresh controversey related to the use of mobile phone during the match. While Rajasthan Royals were playing against Royal Challengers Bengaluru at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium. Rajasthan Royals team manager was seen using his mobile phone from the dugout.
A video circulating on social media shows Rajasthan Royals team manager, Romi Bhinder, seemingly using his mobile phone while standing on the dugout with the players. Bhinder can be seen looking at his mobile and typing while his team-mate, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, is seen at the other end of the dugout, after being dismissed while Rajasthan were chasing 202 runs.
Former IPL commissioner Lalit Modi had this to say on Twitter and questioned the same on the social media.
Watch the video here:
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What is the IPL rule?
The issue comes as a major concern as according to the strict rules drafted by the Board of Control for Cricket in India; even team managers are not permitted to use mobile phones inside match arenas such as dugouts, according to PMOA rules in IPL 2026.
However, team managers can use mobile phones within the confines of the dressing rooms, whereas dugouts have been designated as restricted areas, with every player and support staff member to switch off and handover their cell phones to the security officer before the start of the match. Computers are permissible for only team analysts to be used only at one place for data entry.
If found guilty in such a rule-breaking case as shown, this could be a straightforward violation of rule in relation to a mobile phone being used by Rajasthan Royals manager on the dugout.
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What would happen now?
The ACSU representatives at the match would most likely submit a report and accordingly action can be taken against the offender.
This would include either a fine or banning the individual from the match premises for a period of time. The ACSU generally has strict policies concerning devices and does not wish any external contact during a game.
This comes at an ideal time for the Rajasthan Royals as they are performing exceedingly well in the ongoing IPL season having won all four of their matches and topping the table, mainly due to their star player Vaibhav Sooryavanshi performing incredibly well.
Rajasthan Royals will be playing the Sunrisers Hyderabad at Hyderabad on April 13, but this problem off the field could definitely distract them if action is taken in the coming few days.
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