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RR’s Nandre Burger Fined, Given Demerit Point for Send-Off to Rishabh Pant

The Level 1 ruling underscores the IPL’s stance against on-field provocation.

Overview

  • Rajasthan Royals fast bowler Nandre Burger was fined 10% of his match fee and received one demerit point for breaching the IPL Code of Conduct.
  • Officials said the sanction followed a send-off gesture after he dismissed Lucknow Super Giants captain Rishabh Pant during Wednesday’s match in Lucknow.
  • Match referees cited Article 2.5, which bars language or gestures that disparage a player or could provoke an aggressive reaction.
  • Burger admitted a Level 1 offence and accepted the match referee’s penalty, which under IPL rules is final with no right of appeal.
  • The incident occurred in Rajasthan Royals’ 40-run win over LSG, and the demerit point will be recorded toward any future disciplinary thresholds.