The Rajasthan Royals find themselves under the BCCI's microscope following a dugout incident involving team manager Romi Bhinder. The league's Anti-Corruption Unit (ACU) has formally served Bhinder a notice, demanding an explanation within 48 hours for using a mobile phone in the team dugout during their recent match against Royal Challengers Bengaluru.

This action stems from a clear IPL protocol designed to maintain the integrity of the competition. While team managers and doctors are permitted to carry phones in the dressing room, their use is strictly prohibited in the dugout—the critical tactical hub during play. The investigation gained momentum after a viral video clip appeared to show RR opener Vaibhav Sooryavanshi looking at the device while seated next to Bhinder.

BCCI officials have described the probe as a "fact-finding exercise" to determine if protocols were breached. For fans and players who live for the game's purity, such stringent measures underscore the high-stakes environment of the IPL, where every detail, from on-field strategy to off-field conduct, is scrutinized to protect the sport's credibility.