Prithvi Shaw fined 25 p.c of his match price for breaching IPL Code of conduct

Delhi Capitals opener Prithvi Shaw has been reprimanded and fined 25 per cent of his match-fee for breaching the IPL Code of Conduct throughout their six-run loss to Lucknow Super Giants on Sunday. “Mr Shaw admitted to the Level 1 offence under Article 2.2 of the IPL Code of Conduct and accepted the sanction,” IPL mentioned in a press release.

“For Level 1 breaches of the Code of Conduct, the Match Referee’s decision is final and binding.” Level 1 offence pertains to gestures in the direction of umpires or opposition.

Lucknow Super Giants beat Delhi Capitals by six runs, thereby taking a large stride in the direction of qualifying for the IPL play-offs.