Yesterday Pant was engaged in a heated argument about an umpiring decision. Therefore he was penalized on the match fees for breaching the IPL Code of Conduct. Delhi played against Rajasthan Royals at the Wankhede Stadium last night. It was in the final over, when Delhi batter Rovman Powell had smashed 3 back-to-back sixes. DC needed 36 runs off the final over and they’ve lost all hopes. However, the back-to-back sixes bought them back in the game. On the 3rd ball of the over, the ball was above the waist height and should’ve been given a no-ball. However, the on-field umpire thought otherwise. The DC dugout started gesturing to the batters. Rishabh Pant was fined 100% match fees.
When the matter escalated, assistant coach Pravin Amre stepped in to talk to the umpire, Nitin Menon. Meanwhile, Jos Buttler had walked up to pant to have a word with him. However, the decision of the on-field umpire wasn’t overturned. Rishabh Pant was even seen gesturing for his batters to walk off the field. This behavior has been condemned by former cricketers and commentators.
DC skipper Rishabh Pant fined 100% match fees
Rishabh had admitted a Level 2 offense and hence his match fee will be deducted. Moreover, it is believed that he will be fined around 1.15 crores for breach of the IPL Code of Conduct.
“Delhi Capitals captain, Rishabh Pant has been fined 100 percent of his match-fee for breaching the TATA Indian Premier League’s (IPL) Code of Conduct during his team’s match against Rajasthan Royals at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai. Mr Pant admitted to the Level 2 offence under Article 2.7 of the IPL Code of Conduct and accepted the sanction.”
IPL Official Statement
Besides Pant, Shardul was also seen aggressively gesturing at the on-field Delhi batters. Therefore, he was also fined 50% of his match fee.
“Shardul Thakur from Delhi Capitals has been fined 50 percent of his match-fee for breaching the TATA Indian Premier League’s (IPL) Code of Conduct during his team’s match against Rajasthan Royals at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai. Mr Thakur admitted to the Level 2 offence under Article 2.8 of the IPL Code of Conduct and accepted the sanction.”
IPL Official Statement
When the matter got heated, the DC assistant coach had stepped onto the field. This behavior is not at all entertained. As a result, he has been fined his match fee and is banned for a match.
“Pravin Amre, Assistant Coach, Delhi Capitals has been fined 100 percent of his match-fee for breaching the TATA Indian Premier League’s (IPL) Code of Conduct during his team’s match against Rajasthan Royals at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai. He will also face a one-match ban for the offence. Mr Amre admitted to the Level 2 offence under Article 2.2 of the IPL Code of Conduct and accepted the sanction.”
IPL Official Statement
