Ravinder Singh Bhinder, the Rajasthan Royals team manager, was fined Rs 1 lakh for using a mobile phone in the dugout during the IPL match against Royal Challengers Bangalore. This violation was against BCCI’s IPL PMOA protocols
Published Date – 18 April 2026, 12:42 AM
Hyderabad: Rajasthan Royals team manager, Ravinder Singh Bhinder, has been fined Rs 1 lakh for breaching the BCCI IPL PMOA protocols during Match 16 between Rajasthan Royals and Royal Challengers Bangalore at the ACA Stadium, Guwahati, on April 10.
The breach relates to the use of a mobile phone in the team dugout, which is in contravention of Article 4.1.1 of the BCCI IPL PMOA protocols.
Acknowledging the lapse, Mr Bhinder admitted to the offence and offered an unconditional apology.
As this was his first breach under the prescribed protocols, a fine of Rs 1 lakh has been imposed in accordance with Article 7.42(a) of the BCCI IPL PMOA protocols. He has also been warned to exercise greater care in the future and to adhere strictly to the established guidelines.
