In a serious breach of anti-corruption regulations, a player in the ongoing Tamil Nadu Premier League has come under the BCCI’s Anti-Corruption Unit scanner.
Earlier this year in the IPL, Rajasthan Royals manager Romi Bhinder was fined ₹1 lakh and given a warning for using a phone in the dugout during the match against Royal Challengers Bengaluru. He was found to be in possession of a mobile phone in the restricted Players and Match Officials Area during his team’s match. Players are prohibited from using any communication devices and have to deposit their gadgets with the team manager before entering the PMOAs. Only the team manager is permitted to carry a mobile in the PMOA, and should use it only for cricket operations. “Yes, we have received a letter about this incident. We have instructed the concerned team owners not to consider him for selection until the enquiry is over. Bhagawandas Rao in a statement. Managers are allowed to use mobiles only in the dressing room and not in the dugouts.
We are investigating the matter and will take appropriate action,” said TNCA secretary U.