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RCB Coach Andy Flower Faces BCCI's Wrath for Using Audible Obscenity; Heavy Punishment Imposed
Andy Flower admitted the offence and accepted a sanction after an aggressive exchange with the fourth umpire during RCB’s chase of 167.
- On Monday, the IPL fined Royal Challengers Bengaluru head coach Andy Flower 15% of his match fee for a Level 1 code of conduct breach during the match against Mumbai Indians in Raipur.
- Flower breached Article 2.3 of the code, which relates to the 'use of an audible obscenity during a match,' stemming from an aggressive verbal exchange with the fourth umpire.
- The incident occurred during the 17.2 over of RCB's pursuit of 167, with Match Referee Amit Sharma imposing the sanction after Flower admitted to the offense.
- Despite the incident, RCB secured a last-ball victory against Mumbai Indians, with Rasikh Salam running for a double to chase down the 167-run target by two wickets.
- The win propelled RCB to the top of the points table, while Mumbai Indians and Lucknow Super Giants were officially eliminated from playoff contention.
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