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Hardik Pandya and Chris Morris reprimanded for breaching code of conduct | Hardik Pandya and Chris Morris fined for showdown during MI vs RCB match

Mumbai Indians played against Royal Challengers Bangalore on Wednesday in Abu Dhabi and players were charged fine for breaching IPL’s code of conduct. In the heat of the moment, Hardik Pandya and Chris Morris lost their calm in the 18th over. On the third ball, Pandya hit a six off Morris, and then next ball he was caught, which is when the batsman responded in anger.

“Chris Morris, the Royal Challengers Bangalore all-rounder, has been reprimanded for breaching the Dream11 Indian Premier League’s (IPL) Code of Conduct during his team’s match against Mumbai Indians at Abu Dhabi. Mr Morris admitted to the Level 1 offence 2.5 of the IPL’s Code of Conduct,” a statement released by the IPL said.

The two cricketers have been reprimanded by the IPL. Morris admitted to the Level 1 offence 2.5 of the IPL’s Code of Conduct, while Pandya admitted to the Level 1 offence 2.20.

“Hardik Pandya, the Mumbai Indians all-rounder, has been reprimanded for breaching the IPL’s Code of Conduct during his team’s match against Royal Challengers Bangalore at Abu Dhabi. Mr Pandya admitted to the Level 1 offence 2.20 of the IPL’s Code of Conduct. For Level 1 breaches of the Code of Conduct, the Match Referee’s decision is final and binding.,” the statement read.

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