The Gujarat Titans (GT) found themselves in hot water after their match against the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in the ongoing IPL 2024 season. The team was penalized for maintaining a slow over-rate during the encounter, with captain Shubman Gill receiving the biggest fine.
This wasn't the first time GT had fallen foul of the IPL's code of conduct regarding over-rate. It marked their second offense of the season, leading to stricter penalties. While Gill was fined earlier for a similar offense, this time the consequences extended to the entire playing squad.
Gill, as captain, shouldered the heaviest burden. He was slapped with a hefty fine of ₹12 lakh (approximately $15,000). The remaining members of the playing eleven, including the Impact Player, were also penalized. Their individual fines amounted to either ₹6 lakh (approximately $7,500) or 25% of their match fees, whichever was lower.
This incident serves as a reminder to all teams of the importance of maintaining a proper over-rate. Slow bowling spells, frequent consultations with the captain, and changing of bowlers can all contribute to falling behind schedule. The IPL strictly enforces these regulations to ensure a fair and timely completion of matches.
The fines imposed on GT will act as a deterrent and urge them to be more disciplined in their approach during upcoming matches. The team will be looking to bounce back from this setback and focus on winning ways.
