Rajasthan Royals team manager Ravinder Singh Bhinder, also known as Romi, has been fined INR 1 lakh for violating the BCCI IPL Players’ and Match Officials’ Area protocols during a match against Royal Challengers Bengaluru. The breach involved his use of a mobile phone in the team dugout, which is against the guidelines.
Bhinder acknowledged the mistake, apologized, and accepted the penalty imposed under the BCCI IPL PMOA Protocols. This incident, captured on social media, led to the fine and a warning to Bhinder to be more careful in following the rules in the future.
BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia confirmed that the Anti-Corruption and Security Unit was unsatisfied with Bhinder’s explanation, resulting in the fine and a caution. The violation occurred during the Rajasthan Royals vs. Royal Challengers Bengaluru match, where Bhinder was seen with his phone in the dugout area.
According to the IPL’s PMOA guidelines, the Team Manager is allowed to use a phone in the dressing room but not in the dugout. Bhinder, a long-time figure in the IPL, has been associated with Rajasthan Royals since the league’s inception in 2008 and serves as a local guardian for a young player.
