Andy Flower Fined 15% of Match Fee for Abusive Language
Summary
Andy Flower, Head Coach of Royal Challengers Bengaluru, was fined 15% of his match fee by BCCI for abusive language towards an umpire during an IPL match against Mumbai Indians in Raipur.
Key Points
- Andy Flower was fined 15% of his match fee for using abusive language during an IPL match.
- The incident occurred in the 18th over during the Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Mumbai Indians match in Raipur.
- The abusive language was clearly heard on the broadcast mic, classified as a Level-1 offense under IPL Code of Conduct.
- Andy Flower accepted the punishment, so no formal hearing was needed, highlighting BCCI's emphasis on respect for umpires.
