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.
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.
The incident occurred at the NPR College ground in Natham, Dindigul, earlier this week, where the TNPL has been happening since August 4.
The Anti-Corruption Unit has made a formal communication to the TNCA regarding the incident.
“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. We are investigating the matter and will take appropriate action,” said TNCA secretary U. Bhagawandas Rao in a statement.
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. Managers are allowed to use mobiles only in the dressing room and not in the dugouts.
Published – August 14, 2026 07:09 pm IST
