Royal Challengers Bengaluru batter Tim David has received two demerit points after a Level 1 breach of the IPL code of conduct during RCB’s match against Mumbai Indians in Raipur on May 10. Under the league’s disciplinary system, David will face a one-match suspension if he earns a further demerit point.
Quick facts
- Tim David was issued two demerit points for a Level 1 code of conduct breach.
- The incident occurred during RCB’s match against Mumbai Indians in Raipur on May 10.
- David will be suspended if he collects one more demerit point.
- David was fined 30% of his applicable match fee for an obscene, offensive, or insulting gesture.
- RCB head coach Andy Flower was fined 15% of his applicable match fee for an audible obscenity during the same game.
- RCB’s win moved them to the top of the points table with 14 points from 11 matches.
- RCB are level on points with Sunrisers Hyderabad and Gujarat Titans, but hold a lower net run-rate than the defending champions.
David was also fined 30% of his relevant match fee for “using a gesture that is obscene, offensive or insulting.” The batter accepted the sanction, admitting to the offence after it was taken up by the match referee, Amit Sharma.
It was not the only disciplinary action linked to the Raipur contest. David became the second member of the RCB camp to be penalised following the game versus Mumbai Indians.
RCB head coach Andy Flower received a separate fine of 15% of his applicable match fee. The breach was described as “use of an audible obscenity,” which was said to have occurred when Flower spoke aggressively with the fourth umpire.
On the field, RCB’s performance in the same fixture proved decisive. After defeating Mumbai Indians on Sunday, the franchise jumped to the summit of the standings.
With the win, RCB now sit on 14 points from 11 matches. They are level with Sunrisers Hyderabad and Gujarat Titans on points, though the defending champions maintain the advantage through a superior net run-rate.
