Virat Kohli Fined: Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) star Virat Kohli has been imposed a fine for a code of conduct breach in the Indian Premier League (IPL) fixture against the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata. Kohli will have to let go of 50 per cent of his match fees for the offence in the fixture.
"Kohli committed a Level 1 offence under Article 2.8 of the IPL's 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," an official statement from the IPL read.
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Notably, Kohli had not shied away from expressing his displeasure over the umpire's decision after he was deemed out on a high full-toss off Harshit Rana against KKR. While both Kohli and his non-striking partner Faf du Plessis reckoned that it should have been not out, the third umpire and the new hawk eye technology called it a fair delivery. The right-handed batter had an animated chat wih the umpire, arguing against the decision that was made, leading to a fine imposed on the cricketer.
Faf du Plessis Also Imposed Fine For Slow Over-Rate Offence In KKR vs RCB
Meanwhile, the fine sancitoned on RCB's Kohli comes shortly after their captain Faf du Plessis was imposed a fine for a slow over-rate offence in the same match. RCB had failed to bowl their overs on time as KKR posted 222/6. Du Plessis was fined Rs 12 lakh for the offence.
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In the other IPL match on April 21, Gujarat Titans (GT) beat Punjab Kings (PBKS) by 3 wickes. PBKS' stand-in captain Sam Curran was also imposed a fine for 50% of his match fees for showing a dissent at an umpiring decision.