Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s dramatic win over the Mumbai Indians is followed by a disciplinary action involving head coach Andy Flower. Multiple reports say Flower was fined after a heated exchange during the match, triggered by a contentious boundary decision. The dispute escalates into an on-field argument that includes what the IPL describes as an audible obscenity. The league confirms that Flower breaches the IPL Code of Conduct, citing Article 2.3, which covers the use of audible obscenity during a match. The fine is issued by the IPL following the incident with match officials, including the fourth umpire. Despite the setback, RCB goes on to secure a crucial victory, while Mumbai Indians are reported to be knocked out of the playoff race. Sources present the same core sequence: the boundary call controversy, the exchange involving Flower and officials, and the IPL’s determination that his conduct violates the relevant code provision.
IPL: RCB coach Andy Flower fined for audible obscenity during exchange with officials
Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s dramatic win over the Mumbai Indians is followed by a disciplinary action involving head coach Andy Flower. Multiple reports say Flower was fined after a heated exchange...
- RCB head coach Andy Flower is fined following an on-field heated exchange during the match.
- The incident is linked to a controversial boundary call during RCB’s game against the Mumbai Indians.
- The IPL says Flower used an audible obscenity during the match.
- The league cites a Code of Conduct breach under Article 2.3.
- Despite the fine, RCB wins the match and Mumbai Indians are reported to be out of the playoff race.
The IPL confirmed that Flower violated Article 2.3 of the Code of Conduct, which relates to the use of an audible obscenity during a match
3 months agoRoyal Challengers Bengaluru's thrilling win over Mumbai Indians was marred by a setback as head coach Andy Flower was fined for using audible obscenity during a tense moment. The incident occurred during a controversial boundary call, leading to a heated exchange. Despite this, RCB secured a crucial victory, while Mumbai Indians were eliminated from the playoff race.
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