Hardik Pandya Fined for Knocking Off Bails During Match
Mumbai Indians captain Hardik Pandya has been fined 10 percent of his match fee for breaking IPL rules. He has also got one demerit point.
The incident happened when Kolkata Knight Riders were chasing the target. Pandya was walking back to his run up when he forcefully knocked off the bails from the wicket.
This was a breach of Article 2.2 of the IPL Code of Conduct. The rules do not allow players to show aggressive behaviour or damage the cricket equipment on purpose.
The IPL officials took action after the match. Pandya accepted the penalty and did not challenge the decision.
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