GT vs KKR: After Harshit Rana, BCCI takes action against KKR's Ramandeep Singh for this offense

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) batter Ramandeep Singh has been punished for breaching the IPL Code of Conduct during his team’s 18-run win against the Mumbai Indians (MI) in the 60th match of the ongoing IPL 2024 at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on May 11.

Ramandeep was found guilty of committing a Level 1 offense as per Article 2.20 of the IPL Code of Conduct. In an official statement, the IPL confirmed that the KKR batter had been fined 20 percent of his match fees for the offense, which they didn’t reveal.

The 27-year-old player admitted to the offense and accepted the sanction imposed by the match referee. Notably, for Level 1 breaches in the IPL Code of Conduct, the decisions made by the match referee are considered final and binding, so there is no need for a formal hearing.

Ramandeep Singh fined for IPL Code Breach during KKR vs MI clash

According to the IPL's Code of Conduct, Article 2.20 “includes any action(s) outside the course of normal cricket actions, such as hitting or kicking the wickets and any action(s) which deliberately (i.e. intentionally), recklessly or negligently (in either case even if accidental) results in damage to the advertising boards, boundary fences, dressing room doors, mirrors, windows, and other fixtures and fittings. For example, this offense may be committed, without limitation, when a Player swings his/her bat vigorously in frustration and causes damage to an advertising board.”

Meanwhile, KKR became the first team to qualify for the IPL 2024 playoffs by winning their final game at home by 18 runs against the Mumbai Indians (MI) in a rain-curtailed match on Saturday. Ramandeep contributed a quickfire knock of 17* runs off 8 balls in KKR’s win over MI.

KKR is firmly sitting at the top of the IPL 2024 points table with 18 points from the 12 matches that they have played so far in the tournament. Rajasthan Royals (RR) are currently placed in the second spot with 16 points and are certain to make the playoffs this season as well.

I manifested to become the first team to qualify for the playoffs: Shreyas Iyer

After KKR became the first side to make it to the top four of the season, their captain, Shreyas Iyer, revealed that he had manifested this before their match against the MI in Kolkata. Iyer said at the presser after the match, “I manifested this before the game (on becoming the 1st side to qualify for the playoffs). Nerves were there, boys have been raising their hands and there have been many game-changers and kudos to each and every one of them.”

Notably, KKR will next Gujarat Titans (GT) on May 13 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. The Men in Purple and Gold will play their final league game against the Rajasthan Royals (RR) on May 19 at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati.