Hardik Pandya pleads guilty to breaching Dream11 IPL Code of Conduct with Chris Morris

After getting into a heated exchange during Dream11 IPL 2020 match, both Hardik Pandya and Chris Morris have been reprimanded by authorities. 48th Dream11 IPL 2020 match saw Mumbai take on Bangalore, with Kieron Pollard’s men winning top of table clash by five wickets. Dream11 IPL 2020 match saw some great cricket being played, with several records being broken. However, one of most iconic moments during game occurred as game was about to be wrapped, with Pandya Morris fight.

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What happened in Pandya Morris fight?

verbal spat between two players took place in 19th over of second innings. With Mumbai close to chasing target, it was Chris Morris who was tasked with bowling crucial 19th over. However, it was Hardik Pandya who got better of Chris Morris, as he smacked Morris’ fourth delivery for a six with a sumptuous helicopter shot. As soon as Hardik Pandya hit shot, two players were seen verbally engaging with each or.

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It was Chris Morris who h last laugh though, as he dismissed Hardik Pandya on  very next ball. Mumbai batsman could only man to toe-end Morris’ delivery, with Mohammed Siraj completing catch to dismiss all-rounder. After dismissal, Chris Morris was once again gesturing towards Pandya, with Mumbai cricketer seen animatedly arguing with South African as he walked back to pavilion. Many fans picked up on Pandya Morris fight, as y shared videos of incident online.

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Both cricketers pulled up for Dream11 IPL 2020 altercation

Soon after game, authorities revealed that both cricketers have been reprimanded for breaching IPL Code of Conduct. In a statement on tournament’s website, it was disclosed that Chris Morris has mitted to Level 1 offence 2.5 of IPL’s Code of Conduct. said offence refers to using langu actions or gestures which dispar or which could provoke an aggressive reaction from a batter upon his/her dismissal during a match.

Hardik Pandya also mitted to Level 1 Offence 2.20 of IPL’s Code of Conduct after game, which revolves around conduct that is against spirit of game. While concluding, statement revealed that match referee’s decision is final and binding for Level 1 offences.

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Im Credits: Bangalore Instagram, Mumbai Instagram