Tendulkar has been slapped with a fine of $40,000 for his team not completing their quota of overs in the stipulated time, in their match against Kings XI Punjab on Tuesday. It was the second such offence by the team. The third will result in the skipper’s suspension as per IPL rules.
“Since it was Mumbai Indians’ second offence of the season, under the IPL’s Code of Conduct relating to minimum over rate offences, captain Sachin Tendulkar was fined $40,000 and each player in the team $10,000,” an IPL release said on Wednesday.
At the end of Tuesday’s match, Mumbai Indians were assessed to be one over behind the required rate after allowances were taken into consideration. Each team is required to complete their 20 overs in 75 minutes.
As part of the IPL’s crackdown on slow over rates, one captain
has already had to face suspension. Kings XI Punjab skipper Kumar Sangakkara had to sit out of Tuesday’s match at the Brabourne because his side committed the offence thrice. Stand-in skipper Mahela Jayawardene has said the time allowed for 20 overs is not enough as too many things happen too fast during an innings.
has already had to face suspension. Kings XI Punjab skipper Kumar Sangakkara had to sit out of Tuesday’s match at the Brabourne because his side committed the offence thrice. Stand-in skipper Mahela Jayawardene has said the time allowed for 20 overs is not enough as too many things happen too fast during an innings.
Mumbai Indians’ next match is against the Deccan Chargers at the Brabourne stadium on Saturday.
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