The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is investigating a potential breach of its anti-corruption protocols after Rajasthan Royals' long-time team manager, Romi Bhinder, was seen using a mobile phone in the team dugout during an Indian Premier League (IPL) match. The incident occurred during the Rajasthan Royals' game against Royal Challengers Bengaluru on April 6, 2026, at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur.
Television cameras captured Bhinder using the phone while seated next to teenage batter Vaibhav Suryavanshi. The IPL's anti-corruption code strictly prohibits the use of mobile devices in the dugout and dressing room areas during matches to prevent any potential outside communication that could influence the game. The BCCI's Anti-Corruption Unit (ACU) has taken note of the incident and is conducting a formal inquiry.
In a statement, a BCCI official confirmed the investigation, stating, "There has to be action. The ACU is looking into the matter." The Rajasthan Royals franchise has acknowledged the incident and stated that Bhinder was responding to an urgent personal message. The outcome of the investigation and any potential disciplinary action is pending.
