An important match in the Indian Premier League 2024 was played between Kolkata Knight Riders and Royal Challengers Bangalore on 21 April at Eden Garden, Kolkata. Kolkata Knight Riders won this match. However, during the match, experienced RCB batsman Virat Kohli was seen talking to the field umpire about his dismissal.

Virat Kohli was not at all happy with the decision of his dismissal and was seen arguing with the field umpire. Along with this, a fine of 50% of the match fee has been imposed on experienced batsman Virat Kohli. He has been found guilty of violating IPL rules. Let us tell you, Virat Kohli failed to bat well in this match and was out after scoring 18 runs in 7 balls with the help of one four and two sixes. Although the ball on which Virat Kohli was out was slightly above his waist, yet the third umpire declared him out.

Virat Kohli was not at all happy with this decision. He was continuously arguing with the field umpire regarding this matter. Not only this, when Kohli was going back to the pavilion, he was also seen hitting the dustbin. Because of this action of Virat Kohli, he has been found guilty of violating the rules of IPL.

Virat Kohli has been fined 50% of his match fees for breaching IPL Code of Conduct. pic.twitter.com/eNkE5IZ5YE

—Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) April 22, 2024

Virat Kohli has violated the rules

According to the official statement of IPL, ‘Virat Kohli, who is the batsman of Royal Challengers Bangalore, has been charged for violating the IPL Code of Conduct during Match 36 of IPL 2024 played against Kolkata Knight Riders at Eden Garden, Kolkata on April 21. A fine of 50 percent of the match fee has been imposed. Kohli committed a Level 1 offense under Article 2.8 of the IPL Code of Conduct. He has accepted the crime and also accepted the punishment of the match referee.

Virat Kohli has batted very well in the season but RCB’s performance has been very poor. The team has played eight matches so far, out of which they have won only one while the team has faced defeat in 7.