DC vs RR | Twitter reacts to Munaf Patel being fined 25% of match fee for challenging umpire's authority
The golden rule of cricket, or any sport for that matter, is that the adjudicator's word is final and binding. Munaf Patel, as a senior veteran, knows about it all to well -- yet, he let the heat of the moment get to him on Wednesday and argued with an umpire that led to expected consequences.
Delhi Capitals reclaimed their position at the top of the table at the Arun Jaitely Stadium by resisting the Rajasthan Royals in a thrilling encounter that was decided through a Super Over. The tied game, a first in four years in the Indian Premier League, featured the hosts managing to defend a paltry eight runs in the final overs courtesy of resplendent reverse swinging yorkers by Mitchell Starc, who then restricted the visitors to just 11 runs in the ensuing tiebreaker where Tristan Stubbs finished things off with a six with two balls to spare. Naturally, the emotions ran high throughout the nail-biter, and proved enough to hand Munaf Patel a repirmand from the authorities.
With Rajasthan cloisng in on the target, the Capitals bowling coach seemed to try pass on a mesage onto the field only to be denied by the officials. In a video that has since gone viral, the former Indian pacer is seen animatedly arguing with the fourth-umpire on the sidelines while tying his shoe laces and at one point, the official has to respond to stop the barrage coming his way.
Soon after the match, the BCCI released a statement revealing that the bowling coach had been handed a 25% match fee fine as well as a demerit point, in accordance with Article 2.20 of the ICC Code of Conduct.
"Munaf Patel admitted to the Level 1 offence under Article 2.20 - which pertains to the conduct that is contrary to the spirit of the game - and accepted the Match Referee’s sanction. For Level 1 breaches of the Code of Conduct, the Match Referee’s decision is final and binding," the IPL release added.
Twitter had mixed emotions about the news.
Heated up!
🚨Delhi Capitals bowling coach Munaf Patel has been fined 25% of his match fees and handed 1 demerit point for his heated exchange with the fourth umpire yesterday 🚨
— Cricketism (@MidnightMusinng)
Fined!
Munaf Patel had a heated exchange with the 4th umpire during the match at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi after the umpire denied sending a player to enter the ground to convey his message.
— Gaurav Chaudhary (@gkctweets)
True!
Munaf Patel the reason behind Starc performance 😀!!
— Madras Man (@newbatsman)
Yes!
A team having Munaf Patel as bowling coach is always gonna be destined for greatness
— DV (@deepakv712)
25% fined!
BCCI has imposed a fine of 25 percent of the match fee on Delhi Capitals bowling coach Munaf Patel. Apart from this, he has also been given a punishment of 1 demerit point. This action was taken against him on Wednesday
— 𝐂𝐂𝐑 (@CricComradeRaja)
Munaf patel fined!
🚨IPL 2025: DC bowling coach Munaf Patel fined 25% of match fee.
— Uday India Magazine (@udayindiaNews)
Munaf patel on trouble!
Delhi Capitals Bowling Coach Munaf Patel fined 25% of his match fees for violating the IPL code of conduct during the match against Rajasthan Royals. 🏏
— OneTurf News (@oneturf_news)
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