Tim David, an all-rounder for Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), has been penalized by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) after he was caught on camera showing his middle finger during a match against Mumbai Indians (MI) on May 11. Following RCB's thrilling win at Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh Stadium in Raipur, David's gesture went viral, leading to discussions about sportsmanship and player behavior. The BCCI's media statement confirmed that David breached Article 2.6 of the IPL's Code of Conduct, which pertains to offensive gestures. Consequently, he was fined 30% of his match fee and received 2 demerit points. David accepted the penalty, which was imposed by Match Referee Amit Sharma. The match itself was filled with drama, as RCB needed 15 runs in the final over, ultimately sealing their victory in a nail-biting finish. The incident has ignited conversations online regarding the pressures of competitive sports and the emotional responses of players.