Tim David Fined for 'Obscene' Gesture in IPL Match

Tim David, playing for Royal Challengers Bengaluru, was fined 30% of his match fee for making an obscene gesture during an IPL match against Mumbai Indians. The Australian cricketer also received two demerit points for violating Level 1 of the IPL's Code of Conduct.


Devdiscourse News Desk | New Delhi | Updated: 11-05-2026 22:13 IST | Created: 11-05-2026 22:13 IST
Tim David Fined for 'Obscene' Gesture in IPL Match
Tim David

Royal Challengers Bengaluru's all-rounder, Tim David, faced a 30% match fee fine for using an obscene gesture during a game against Mumbai Indians.

RCB clinched victory by two wickets, yet David's actions resulted in additional consequences beyond the match's outcome.

Along with the financial penalty, David accumulated two demerit points, breaching Level 1 of the IPL's Code of Conduct, as confirmed by an IPL media advisory. The player accepted the punishment imposed by Match Referee Amit Sharma.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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