Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) captain Rishabh Pant was fined Rs 12 lakh for slow over-rate during their recent IPL match against Mumbai Indians. The team was running short on time after the 19th over, leading them to keep one fielder less outside the 30-yard circle. This was Pant’s first offense of the season under the IPL Code of Conduct, resulting in the fine.
The new rule in the IPL states that captains will not face match bans for slow over-rate accumulations. Instead, they will receive demerit points that will remain valid for three years based on the severity of the offense.
In addition to Pant’s fine, LSG player Digvesh Rathi was also penalized for breaching the Level-1 code of conduct for the second consecutive time. Rathi had previously been fined for an excessive wicket-taking celebration against Punjab Kings. His celebration after dismissing MI’s Naman Dhir involved a notebook tick gesture, leading to another Level-1 offense and the accumulation of two demerit points.
Overall, both Pant and Rathi faced consequences for their actions during the match, highlighting the importance of following the rules and regulations set by the IPL.
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