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Tim David fined 30 per cent of match fees for offensive gesture during RCB vs MI IPL 2026 clash
TL;DR
Tim David has been fined 30% of his match fees for making offensive gestures during the IPL 2026 match between RCB and MI. The fine was imposed by the BCCI for breaching the IPL Code of Conduct.
Key points
- Tim David fined 30% of match fees
- Offensive gestures towards opposition
- Incident occurred during RCB vs MI match
- BCCI enforced the fine
- Part of IPL 2026 season
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KEY TAKEAWAYS:
- RCB did the double over MI in the IPL 2026 season on Sunday in Raipur.
- Tim David was spotted using offensive gestures towards the opposition from the RCB dugout.
- The BCCI has fined David for breaching the IPL Code of Conduct.
Tim David fined 30 per cent of match fees for offensive gesture
Royal Challengers Bengaluru's star batter Tim David has been fined 30 per cent of his match fees for breaching the IPL Code of Conduct during RCB's IPL 2026 clash against the Mumbai Indians in Raipur on Sunday evening.
David has been handed a financial penalty for offensive gestures from the team dugout towards the opposition during the match. The explosive Australian batter has been fined 30 per cent of his match fees and has also been handed 2 demerit points.
Article 2.6 of the IPL Code of Conduct states, "without limitation, obscene gestures which are not directed at another person. When assessing the seriousness of the breach, the following factors (without limitation) shall be taken into account: (i) the context of the particular situation; and (ii) whether the gesture is likely to: (a) be regarded as obscene; (b) give offence; or (c) insult another person. This offence is not intended to cover any use of gestures that are likely to offend another person on the basis of their race, religion, gender, colour, descent, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, disability, marital status and/or maternity status. Such conduct is prohibited under the IPL Anti-Discrimination Code and must be dealt with according to the procedures set out therein."
Q&A
Why was Tim David fined during the IPL 2026 match?
Tim David was fined for making offensive gestures towards the opposition from the RCB dugout.
What percentage of his match fees did Tim David lose due to the fine?
Tim David was fined 30% of his match fees for his actions during the match.
Which teams were involved in the match where Tim David was fined?
The match involved the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) and the Mumbai Indians (MI).
What governing body imposed the fine on Tim David?
The fine was imposed by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI).
