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IPL Breach? Phone Use Sparks Lucknow Controversy
11 May
Summary
- Visuals showed a person possibly using a phone near LSG camp.
- IPL rules restrict phone use to team managers in dressing rooms.
- The identity and role of the individual remain unclear.
A controversy has emerged from the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) versus Chennai Super Kings (CSK) match on May 10, following broadcast footage that seemingly captured an individual using a mobile phone near the LSG team area. This incident has gained traction due to the Indian Premier League's (IPL) stringent mobile phone usage policies during matches.
The visuals surfaced during the early part of LSG's innings. While the exact location—whether the dugout, dressing room, or VIP section—is unconfirmed, the footage quickly circulated on social media. IPL's Player and Match Official Area (POMA) regulations strictly permit only team managers to use phones, and solely within dressing rooms, not the dugout during live play.
This alleged breach follows recent crackdowns by the IPL and BCCI on protocol violations. Earlier this season, Rajasthan Royals' team manager was fined Rs 1 lakh for a similar phone usage incident. The BCCI also recently issued an advisory to franchises regarding protocol breaches, including unauthorized personnel movement and dressing room access.
Despite speculation online, the identity of the person in the video and their connection to the franchise remain undetermined. The exact location from where the phone was used is also a point of discussion, with some suggesting it might have been a VIP area. Neither the IPL, BCCI, nor LSG have issued an official statement, leaving the matter largely as social media conjecture.
