Mumbai Indians batting coach Kieron Pollard has been fined 15% of his match fee and received a demerit point for using abusive language towards the fourth umpire during his team’s recent win over Punjab Kings in Dharamshala. The incident took place during the penultimate over of the match, where Pollard was found to have breached Level 1 of the IPL’s Code of Conduct by using audible obscenities.
Pollard admitted to the offence and accepted the sanction imposed by Match Referee, Pankaj Dharmani. Despite the victory, Mumbai Indians are currently ninth in the points table with eight points from 12 games and have already been eliminated from playoff contention. They have two more matches remaining in the season, against Kolkata Knight Riders and Rajasthan Royals.
In their next game, Mumbai Indians will face Kolkata Knight Riders in Kolkata on May 20, followed by a match against Rajasthan Royals in Mumbai on May 24. The team will be looking to finish the season on a high note despite not being able to qualify for the playoffs. The incident involving Pollard serves as a reminder for players and team officials to adhere to the Code of Conduct set by the IPL to maintain the integrity of the game.
The article was published on May 15, 2026, documenting the disciplinary action taken against Kieron Pollard for his behavior during the match against Punjab Kings.
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