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IPL Anti-Corruption Unit Flags 'Anomalies' — Unauthorised Persons in Restricted Areas

Multiple franchises

8 May 2026

The IPL's Anti-Corruption and Security Unit (ACSU) submitted a formal report to the BCCI in May 2026 flagging "certain anomalies" observed across the league stage: unauthorised persons had been seen in the team dugout, on the team bus, and at team hotels during IPL matches in apparent breach of anti-corruption Standard Operating Procedures. IPL chairman Arun Dhumal confirmed the report publicly and warned that "very stringent action" would be taken if violations continued. Separately, the BCCI tightened protocols after reports that certain franchise owners had been seen mingling with players in restricted areas — a specific interaction prohibited under the anti-corruption framework.

#IPL 2026#BCCI#ACSU

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Romi Bhinder Caught Using Phone in Dugout — Rajasthan Royals, IPL 2026

Rajasthan Royals vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru

10 April 2026

Rajasthan Royals team manager Ravinder Singh "Romi" Bhinder was caught on television using a mobile phone in the team dugout during the franchise's IPL 2026 match against Royal Challengers Bengaluru in Guwahati on 10 April 2026, in breach of Article 4.1.1 of the BCCI's IPL Player and Match Officials Areas (PMOA) Protocols. The BCCI's Anti-Corruption and Security Unit (ACSU) issued a show-cause notice the same week. After investigation, Bhinder was fined ₹1 lakh and given a formal warning; his explanation that a medical condition required phone access was accepted. No action was taken against fifteen-year-old prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, who had been seated next to him.

#IPL 2026#BCCI#ACSU