BCCI Punishes Shimron Hetmyer For Smashing Stumps In Anger In SRH vs RR Qualifier 2 Match

Rajasthan Royals star Shimron Hetmyer, visibly upset after being dismissed, knocked over the stumps in frustration. His unruly behavior prompted disciplinary action from the BCCI.

Shimron Hetmyer was Rajasthan's last hope in the run-chase. Frustrated, the RR star displayed his anger by striking the stumps forcefully. ( Image Source :PTI )

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has fined Rajasthan Royals (RR) star player Shimron Hetmyer 10% of his match fee for misconduct during SRH vs RR IPL 2024 Qualifier 2 match on Friday (May 24) in Chennai.

Hetmyer, visibly upset after being dismissed, knocked over the stumps in frustration. His unruly behavior prompted disciplinary action from the BCCI.

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In Friday's SRH vs RR IPL 2024 Qualifier 2 match, Sunrisers Hyderabad's all-rounder Abhishek Sharma clean bowled Rajasthan Royals' Shimron Hetmyer, dismissing him for just 4 runs.

Hetmyer was Rajasthan's last hope in the run-chase. Frustrated, the RR star displayed his anger by striking the stumps forcefully. For this, Hetmyer was found guilty of a Level 1 offense under the IPL Code of Conduct and was fined 10% of his match fee by the BCCI.

"Shimron Hetmyer of the Rajasthan Royals has been fined 10 per cent of his match fees for breaching the IPL Code of Conduct during the Qualifier 2 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 against Sunrisers Hyderabad at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai on May 24," BCCI said.

"Hetmyer committed a Level 1 offence under Article 2.2 of the IPL Code of Conduct. He admitted to the offence and accepted the Match Referee’s sanction. For Level 1 breaches of the Code of Conduct, the Match Referee’s decision is final and binding," BCCI added.

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Hetmyer’s wicket was the big turning point in the match as Rajasthan Royals fell short of the target by 36 runs. For the first time in 6 years, Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) have made it to the Indian Premier League (IPL) Final.

Batting first, Sunrisers Hyderabad posted 175 runs. In reply, Shahbaz Ahmed and Abhishek Sharma bagged a combined five wickets for SRH to restrict RR and secure berth in Sunday's blockbuster, IPL 2024 final.