Delhi Capitals bowling coach Munaf Patel has been fined 25 per cent of his match fee and received one demerit point for breaching the Indian Premier League (IPL) Code of Conduct during the thrilling game against Rajasthan Royals on Wednesday. The match ended in a tie, leading to a Super Over where DC emerged victorious.
According to an IPL statement, Patel admitted to a Level 1 offence under Article 2.20 of the IPL Code of Conduct, which relates to conduct that goes against the spirit of the game. He was penalized for his behavior during the match against Rajasthan Royals at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi. Patel accepted the Match Referee’s decision and the imposed sanction.
The specific details of Patel’s offence were not disclosed in the statement, but it is believed that his altercation with a match official, stemming from not being allowed to send a player onto the field to convey a message, led to the disciplinary action. Patel, a crucial member of India’s 2011 ODI World Cup-winning team, took on the role of DC bowling coach in November last year, succeeding James Hopes.
Article 2.20 of the IPL Code of Conduct addresses behaviors that are deemed contrary to the spirit of the game, not covered elsewhere in the Code. Patel’s sanction serves as a reminder to all participants to uphold the integrity and sportsmanship of the IPL.
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