A huge controversy surrounding Rajasthan Royals (RR) has now taken a new turn with the BCCI announcing its decision. Rajasthan Royals team manager Romi Bhinder was under the scanner after a clip of an IPL 2026 match against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) went viral on social media.
In that video, Romi Bhinder was seen using a mobile phone on the bench during the game, while Vaibhav Sooryavanshi sitting next to him was also watching the screen. This raised doubts because strict rules do not allow phone use in restricted areas during matches.
Rajasthan Royals dugout controversy and rules
In accordance with Player and Match Officials Area (PMOA) protocols, coaches can bring phones into the dugout, but can only use them in the locker room.
Due to this, the matter was taken very seriously and the BCCI’s Anti-Corruption and Security Unit (ACSU) stepped in to investigate the dugout controversy.
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The Anti-Corruption Unit issued a notice to Bhinder and sought explanations, and a full investigation was carried out. After checking everything and listening to his explanation, the Security and Anti-Corruption Unit (ACSU) decided not to take any forceful measures against him.
Mobile row ends with warning and fine for Rajasthan Royals manager
Bhinder was given a warning and also a small fine, but there is no information about Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, who was stealing Bhinder’s phone.
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Cricbuzz can confirm that ACSU has cleared Rajasthan Royals manager Romi Bhinder
A letter was sent to RR informing them of the decision
He has been reprimanded and fined.
No news about Vaibhav Sooryavanshi
– Cricbuzz (@cricbuzz) April 17, 2026
BREAKING: HR manager Romi Bhinder has been acquitted, as reported by @cricbuzz. The ACSU has sent a letter informing RR of the decision that was made taking into account their 19 years of experience. He has been warned and a nominal fine has been imposed. More importantly, there is no information about Vaibhav Sooryavanshi
– Vijay Tagore (@vijaymirror) April 17, 2026
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