Overview
- Tim David, sanctioned Monday, was fined 30% of his match fee and given two demerit points for making an obscene gesture captured during Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s post‑win celebrations in Raipur.
- Andy Flower was fined 15% of his match fee for using audible obscenity after a disputed boundary call led to a heated exchange with the fourth umpire during the 17.2 over.
- Both men admitted the offences to match referee Amit Sharma under Level 1 of the IPL Code of Conduct, where accepted sanctions are final and can include demerit points.
- Article 2.3 covers offensive language audible to spectators or viewers, and Article 2.6 covers obscene or insulting gestures, which the IPL cited in announcing the penalties.
- The actions followed Sunday’s last‑ball, two‑wicket win that lifted RCB to the top of the table and eliminated Mumbai Indians, and reports also note David had a prior code breach this season that adds to his suspension risk.