Virat Kohli Receives Hefty Fine For Code Of Conduct Violation During KKR vs RCB, Full Details Here

Virat Kohli got into an argument with umpire during KKRvsRCB game (AP Photo)

Virat Kohli faced a hefty fine amounting to 50% of his match fee for a code of conduct breach during the Kolkata Knight Riders vs RCB clash. The incident unfolded during a pivotal moment in the game, escalating into a heated dispute between Kohli and the match officials. 

Moreover, Faf du Plessis who breached the IPL's Code of Conduct relating to over-rate offenses during the match against the Kolkata Knight Riders was also given a hefty fine.

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In a crucial instance, Virat Kohli, standing outside the crease, disputed the umpire's decision regarding the height of a delivery from Harshit Rana. 

Convinced that the ball was above waist height, Kohli challenged the decision, only to have technology refute his claim. Ball-tracking data indicated that the ball would have dipped had Kohli been within the crease, leading to his dismissal.

Despite Kohli's vehement protests, the umpires stood firm on their decision, prompting a visibly irate reaction from the cricketing maestro. 

His animated exchange with the officials not only underscored the intensity of the moment but also reignited discussions on the role of technology in umpiring.

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