IPL 2024: BCCI fines Virat Kohli 50% of his match fee for breaching IPL Code of Conduct during KKR vs RCB match

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on April 22 fined Virat Kohli 50 per cent of match fees on Virat Kohli for Level 1 offense under Article 2.20 of the IPL’s Code of Conduct.

The decision was taken after Kohli challenged the umpire’s decision on his controversial dismissal at Eden Gardens in the match against Kolkata Knight Riders.

“Virat Kohli, Batter, Royal Challengers Bengaluru has been fined 50 per cent of his match fees for breaching the IPL Code of Conduct during Match 36 of the TATA Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 against Kolkata Knight Riders at the Eden Gardens, Kolkata on April 21, 2024,” IPL stated in a statement.

Kohli was caught and bowled by a high full-toss delivery from KKR’s Harshit Rana, when RCB was chasing a target of 223 runs against KKR. With the umpire signaling it out, Kohli revolted, calling for a no ball. RCB skipper Faf du Plessis also backed Kohli.

The broadcasters later aired a detailed explanation of why Kohli was given out. They said that Kohli’s waist was 1.04 meters high while the delivery was 0.92 meters at the probable point of contact, had the batter stood upright at the popping crease. A seemingly unconvinced Kohli went back to the pavilion depressed, after arguing with the umpire.

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Earlier in the day, the BCCI imposed a hefty fine on both the skippers – RCB’s Faf du Plessis and PBKS’ Sam Curran – for breaching the IPL Code of Conduct.

RCB’s Faf du Plessis has been fined ₹12 lakh after his team maintained a slow over-rate, while Sam Curran has been fined 50 percent of his match fees for breaching the IPL Code of Conduct for a Level 1 offense under Article 2.8. It pertains to showing ‘dissent at an umpire’s decision’ during PBKS’ three-wicket loss to Gujarat Titans in Mullanpur on Sunday.

“Curran committed a Level 1 offense under Article 2.8 of the IPL’s Code of Conduct. He admitted to the offense 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 IPL media release stated.

Before this, the BCCI had also fined ₹12 lakh on Lucknow Super Giants’ skipper KL Rahul and Rs12 lakh penalty on Chennai Super Kings skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad for maintaining a slow over-rate during LSG vs CSK match.

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Mumbai Indians batter Tim David and Batting Coach Kieron Pollard were also fined 20 percent of their respective match fees for Level 1 offense under Article 2.20 of the IPL’s Code of Conduct.

“David and Pollard committed a Level 1 offense under Article 2.20 of the IPL’s Code of Conduct. David and Pollard were each fined 20 percent of their respective match fees. Both admitted to the offense 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,” the BCCI said in a statement.