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IPL 2026: Andy Flower Fined 15% Match Fee For Code Of Conduct Breach During Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s Win Over Mumbai Indians
24htopnews | May 11, 2026 4:08 PM CST

Royal Challengers Bengaluru head coach Andy Flower was fined 15% of his match fee for breaching the IPL Code of Conduct during RCB’s thrilling two-wicket win over Mumbai Indians in Raipur. Flower admitted to using an audible obscenity while aggressively confronting the fourth umpire during the 17.2 over incident. The victory kept RCB’s playoff hopes alive and knocked MI out.

Raipur: Royal Challengers Bengaluru head coach Andy Flower has been fined 15 per cent of his applicable match fee for breaching the IPL's code of conduct by getting involved in a dispute with the fourth umpire during their match against Mumbai Indians here, the tournament organiser said on Monday.

"Andy Flower, Head Coach, Royal Challengers Bengaluru has been fined 15% of his applicable match fee for breaching Level 1 of the IPL's Code of Conduct for Players and Team officials," the IPL said in a statement.

"Andy was found to have breached article 2.3 of the IPL’s Code of Conduct, which relates to 'use of an audible obscenity during a match.' The incident occurred in 17.2 over when Andy spoke aggressively with the fourth umpire.

"Andy admitted to the offence and accepted the sanction imposed by Match Referee, Amit Sharma."


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