In a setback for Kolkata Knight Riders, pacer Harshit Rana faced a 60% fine of his match fees for violating the IPL Code of Conduct during his IPL debut against Sunrisers Hyderabad. The IPL confirmed Rana’s breach, citing two Level 1 offences under Article 2.5 of the Code. Despite a commendable performance with three wickets for 33 runs, Rana’s indiscretion marred his debut.
KKR’s victory was overshadowed by Rana’s disciplinary issues, although their strong batting display led by Phil Salt and Andre Russell propelled them to a competitive total of 208/7. While SRH showcased resilience in their chase, Rana’s pivotal final over, where he took crucial wickets, sealed the win for KKR. However, Rana’s breach serves as a reminder of the importance of upholding the IPL’s standards of conduct, urging players to maintain discipline on and off the field.
Source: ChennaiOnline.com