RCB coach Andy Flower given hefty fine for fiery umpire confrontation during MI clash
Andy Flower was slapped with a hefty fine after he confronted the fourth umpire after a disputed boundary call during RCB's win over MI. The fine settled a Level 1 code breach, but the flashpoint underlined the strain around high-stakes decisions.
RCB coach Andy Flower found himself in trouble for his fiery confrontation with the fourth umpire during the match against MI in Raipur on Sunday, May 10. Flower has been found guilty of breaching IPL's Code Of Conduct and has been fined 15 percent of his match fees. The RCB coach accepted the offence.
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The controversy unfolded after a debated boundary decision involving Krunal Pandya. Attempting a big shot off AM Ghazanfar, Krunal sent the ball towards wide long-on where Naman Dhir grabbed it near the ropes before tossing it towards Tilak Varma as he crossed over the boundary line.
Tilak failed to complete the relay catch and appeared to indicate a six, seemingly believing Naman had made contact with the boundary cushions. Television replays later confirmed that Dhir had stayed clear of the ropes during the entire effort.
Flower was seen in an animated chat with the fourth umpire right after the incident and he has been found guilty of breaching article 2.3 of IPL's Code Of Conduct. This relates to the use of an audible obscenity during a match.
"Andy Flower, Head Coach, Royal Challengers Bengaluru has been fined 15% of his applicable match fee for breaching Level 1 of the IPL’s Code of Conduct for Players and Team officials.Andy was found to have breached article 2.3 of the IPL’s Code of Conduct, which relates to “use of an audible obscenity during a match.” The incident occurred in 17.2 over when Andy spoke aggressively with the fourth umpire. Andy admitted to the offence and accepted the sanction imposed by Match Referee, Amit Sharma," read the statement from IPL.
RCB BEAT MI IN A THRILLER
The match between RCB and MI was a must-win clash for both teams and lived up to the billing. Batting first, MI posted 166 in their 20 overs after Bhuvneshwar Kumar was able to restrict them with a four-wicket haul.
The RCB batting was in disarray before Krunal Pandya scored a brilliant 73 off 46 balls to get the defending champions close. MI still had the edge as 16 was needed off the final over before Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Rasikh Salam got RCB home.
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RCB coach Andy Flower found himself in trouble for his fiery confrontation with the fourth umpire during the match against MI in Raipur on Sunday, May 10. Flower has been found guilty of breaching IPL's Code Of Conduct and has been fined 15 percent of his match fees. The RCB coach accepted the offence.
IPL, RCB vs MI: HIGHLIGHTS | SCORECARD
The controversy unfolded after a debated boundary decision involving Krunal Pandya. Attempting a big shot off AM Ghazanfar, Krunal sent the ball towards wide long-on where Naman Dhir grabbed it near the ropes before tossing it towards Tilak Varma as he crossed over the boundary line.
Tilak failed to complete the relay catch and appeared to indicate a six, seemingly believing Naman had made contact with the boundary cushions. Television replays later confirmed that Dhir had stayed clear of the ropes during the entire effort.
Flower was seen in an animated chat with the fourth umpire right after the incident and he has been found guilty of breaching article 2.3 of IPL's Code Of Conduct. This relates to the use of an audible obscenity during a match.
"Andy Flower, Head Coach, Royal Challengers Bengaluru has been fined 15% of his applicable match fee for breaching Level 1 of the IPL’s Code of Conduct for Players and Team officials.Andy was found to have breached article 2.3 of the IPL’s Code of Conduct, which relates to “use of an audible obscenity during a match.” The incident occurred in 17.2 over when Andy spoke aggressively with the fourth umpire. Andy admitted to the offence and accepted the sanction imposed by Match Referee, Amit Sharma," read the statement from IPL.
RCB BEAT MI IN A THRILLER
The match between RCB and MI was a must-win clash for both teams and lived up to the billing. Batting first, MI posted 166 in their 20 overs after Bhuvneshwar Kumar was able to restrict them with a four-wicket haul.
The RCB batting was in disarray before Krunal Pandya scored a brilliant 73 off 46 balls to get the defending champions close. MI still had the edge as 16 was needed off the final over before Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Rasikh Salam got RCB home.
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