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Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 gets a fresh, controversial moment. A fresh controversial moment caught one camera during the ongoing Chennai Super Kings vs Lucknow Super Giants (CSK vs LSG) match for the 53rd match at the MA Chidambaram Stadium of IPL 2026.
In a written guideline, the authority of the league strictly prohibited using mobile phones during any match. A few days ago, the manager of the Rajasthan Royals made a mistake by using a mobile phone in the dugout during a live match.
Focus on the LSG dugout as a person caught using a phone during the CSK vs LSG match
The same incident happened again in the ongoing season. As per claims, a person in the LSG dugout was spotted using a mobile phone in the dugout. As we can see from the viral footage. A person in an LSG jersey was spotted holding a mobile phone to his ear. If the allegations are proved true, then the IPL officials will definitely take steps against the Lucknow Super Giants for breaching the rule.
Dugout phone use sparks fresh debate in IPL! 📱🔥
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A new visual from the LSG dugout during LSG vs CSK has raised questions again about on-field protocol and permissions.
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BCCI has strict protocols against using mobile phones in particular places of a stadium in IPL 2026
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has introduced the Minimum Standards for Players and Match Officials Areas at IPL Matches. All of the members of the participating teams are bound to obtain the guidelines during an IPL 2026 match. Under these rules, some specific parts of the stadiums are treated as specially protected areas, where communication devices, including mobile phones, are not allowed to be used during the matches.
Dressing Rooms, Players’ external match viewing areas, TV or Third Umpire area, Match Referee’s room, Players’ and Match Officials’ dining areas, Dugouts, and any other area identified by the BCCI Anti-Corruption and Security Manager are treated as the Players and Match Officials Area (“PMOA”), where phones, smart watches, or any other communication devices are not allowed.
Phones and other electronic communications equipment are not allowed to be used in the PMOA, other than for a few members of the team.
- The Team Manager may use a phone in the Dressing Room area, but NOT in the Dugout.
- The Analyst may use their computer at the analyst table.
- Player and support staff items, i.e., phones, smart watches, or any other communication devices, should be turned off and given to the team SLO for storage on arrival at the stadium.
- Accredited staff, i.e., dressing room attendant, IPL Match Manager, catering staff, etc., may not take communication devices into the PMOA. Secure boxes will be available at every entrance to securely store devices.
“Franchise staff (e.g., CEO, sponsorship, operations managers, and owners, etc.) may not communicate with players, player support personnel, or Match Officials or enter the PMOA (without appropriate clearance by BCCI Anti-Corruption Managers) once the players have arrived at the stadium until the conclusion of the match. This includes between the end of a match and the start of a super over (should one take place). Similarly, players may not communicate with franchise staff who are not part of the team support staff. This is also mentioned in the PMOA Protocol 2026.
Serious allegation against LSG
As per the allegations and claims, a person is spotted with a phone, which is a communication device, in the LSG dug-out during the match with the Chennai Super Kings. This could lead to a breach of the rules.
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