Kieron Pollard in the Indian Premier League
Mumbai Indians batsman Tim David and batting coach Kieron Pollard were fined on Saturday for violating rules and asking teammates to screen television during an Indian Premier League match. .
Video from the team's dugout shows David and Pollard gesturing towards batsman Suryakumar Yadav, urging him to get a wide ball review during Thursday's match against Punjab Kings in Mullanpur. was.
David and Pollard were found to have committed a Level 1 offense under the IPL Code of Conduct. The regulation states that players “are not permitted to seek assistance from any person off the field in determining whether to request television introduction.” “Referee”.
In a press release, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) said: “David and Pollard were each fined 20% of their match fees. Both admitted the offense and accepted the match umpire's sanction.” announced.
Five-time champions Mumbai Indians, who narrowly won Thursday's game by nine runs, are currently in seventh place in the 10-team competition.
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