Ruturaj Gaikwad and Nitish Rana Face BCCI Sanctions in IPL 2026
Ruturaj Gaikwad faces BCCI punishment, Nitish Rana not spared either after CSK beat DC for first win of IPL 2026
Hindustan Times
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Chennai Super Kings captain Ruturaj Gaikwad has been fined ₹12 lakh for a slow over-rate during IPL 2026, while Delhi Capitals batter Nitish Rana was penalized for clashing with an umpire. These incidents highlight ongoing disciplinary issues in the tournament.
- 01Ruturaj Gaikwad fined ₹12 lakh for slow over-rate violation.
- 02Nitish Rana penalized 25% of his match fee for clashing with an umpire.
- 03Multiple players have faced sanctions in IPL 2026 for similar breaches.
- 04Shreyas Iyer has been fined twice for over-rate violations this season.
- 05The incidents reflect the strict enforcement of the IPL Code of Conduct.
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In the ongoing 19th season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, Chennai Super Kings (CSK) captain Ruturaj Gaikwad has been fined ₹12 lakh for maintaining a slow over-rate during a match against Delhi Capitals (DC) at Chepauk Stadium, Chennai. This was CSK's first win in four matches this season. The sanction is a result of the IPL’s Code of Conduct, specifically Article 2.22, which addresses minimum over-rate violations. Gaikwad is the third captain to face such a penalty this season, following Shreyas Iyer, who has been fined twice for similar infractions. In a separate incident, Nitish Rana, a batter for Delhi Capitals, was fined 25% of his match fee and received one demerit point for clashing with an umpire after a controversial decision regarding his teammate's equipment. These actions underline the BCCI's commitment to enforcing discipline within the league.
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These sanctions may affect team morale and performance as players face increased scrutiny for their conduct.
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