For Umpire out burst, Virat Kohli slapped with heavy fine by BCCI, admits to Level 1 IPL Code of Conduct offence
After his controversial dismissal cut short his stay at the crease in Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s crucial Indian Premier League 2024 match against former champions Kolkata Knight Riders on Sunday Virat Kohli expressed frustration. The former India skipper reacted angrily after the RCB opener was given out to a delivery that seemed a waist-high full toss. Outfoxed by Knight Riders’ Harshit Rana in the thrilling encounter, Kohli ended up giving away a top edge towards the bowler in the third over.
The IPL statement added, “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.”
As per the IPL statement, Kohli committed a Level 1 offence under Article 2.8 of the IPL’s Code of Conduct. The former RCB skipper 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,” the statement added.