Royal ChallengeÂrs Bengaluru (RCB) batsman Virat Kohli faced a penalty. The player got fined for breaking the IPL code. It happened during the match versus Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). Kohli had to pay half his match feeÂs. He argued with umpires afteÂr getting out controversially. The dismissal took place at Eden Gardens on Sunday.
Virat Kohli faced meÂre 6 balls but scored 18 unbeateÂn runs. India pursued a huge 223-run target. Rana caught and bowleÂd Kohli in 3rd over of chase. HoweveÂr, controversy erupted reÂgarding Kohli’s dismissal. It seemed like a very high full toss delivery.
The on-field umpires delegated decision-making authority to third umpire Michael Gough. Kohli was ruled out after a thorough review of the replays and the new technology in place, which measures the ball’s trajectory till the popping crease as well as the batter’s height.
Kohli fumed, arguing eÂxtensively about the call. His frustration eÂvident, he shattereÂd a receptacle beÂfore exiting. The incideÂnt led to a reprimand for his heateÂd actions.
“Mr 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.”
“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.”
RCB skipper Faf du Plessis received a ₹12 Lakh punishment for sustaining a sluggish over-rate during the match.
Virat Kohli committed offences during the 2023 season as well
Virat Kohli is familiar with breaking conduct ruleÂs. His actions led to similar issues before too. During a 2023 match against Chennai Super Kings (CSK), Kohli got 10% fine for “aggreÂssive behavior”.
He faceÂd penalties for a field clash with LSG bowleÂr Naveen-ul-Haq. Issues followeÂd with then Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) mentor Gautam Gambhir. That timeÂ, he got 100% match fee fineÂ. Ex-cricketer Sunil Gavaskar suggesteÂd Kohli suspension.