Goa, April 12 -- Rajasthan Royals (RR) found themselves at the centre of an off-field controversy during their IPL 2026 clash against Royal Challengers Bengaluru in Guwahati on Friday night. While the team's on-field performances have largely made positive headlines this season, a dugout incident involving team manager Romi Bhinder has drawn unwanted attention.

During the 11th over of RR's chase, Bhinder was seen using a mobile phone while seated in the dugout. The moment was captured on camera and quickly circulated across social media platforms, triggering widespread discussion among fans and analysts.

What intensified the scrutiny was the fact that Vaibhav Suryavanshi, the 15-year-old batting prodigy and RR's rising star, was seated ...