Mumbai Indians’ Tim David and Kieron Pollard have been penalized for violating the Indian Premier League’s (IPL) code of conduct during their match against Punjab Kings. The duo was fined 20% of their match fee for committing a Level 1 offense under Article 2.20, which prohibits conduct that goes against the spirit of the game.
The specific nature of the offense was not disclosed in the IPL’s media release. However, Article 2.20 states that the severity of the offense is determined based on factors such as intent, recklessness, and negligence. Both David and Pollard acknowledged their wrongdoing and accepted the sanction imposed by match referee Sanjay Verma.
Mumbai Indians emerged victorious in the match by a narrow margin of nine runs. Despite the incident, the team remains in contention for a playoff spot, currently sitting seventh in the points table with three wins and four losses from seven games. Their next challenge will be against Rajasthan Royals in Jaipur on Monday.
The IPL’s code of conduct aims to maintain fair play and sportsmanship throughout the tournament. Players and team officials are expected to adhere to these guidelines to ensure a positive and competitive environment.
