For an altercation that took place during an Indian Premier League (IPL) game on Tuesday, the Board of Control for Cricket in India fined former Indian captain Virat Kohli, Gautam Gambhir, and an Afghan player.
During the thrilling game in which his Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) defeated the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), Kohli was seen arguing angrily with both Naveen-ul-Haq and LSG coach Gautam Gambhir.
Videos posted on social media show the altercation between Virat and Afghan player Naveen during the 17th over. An umpire, a batter who wasn’t swinging, and Amit Mishra were able to diffuse the situation.
At the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Royal Challengers Bangalore and Lucknow Super Giants played in the TATA Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 match. In accordance with an official statement from the organization, Gautam Gambhir, the coach of Royal Challengers Bangalore, was fined 100% of his match fee for breaking the IPL Code of Conduct.
In accordance with the statement, Kohli was also fined 100% of his match fee for breaking the rules, while bowler Naveenul Haq received a fine equal to 50% of his match fee for breaking the IPL Code of Conduct.
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