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IPL 2026: MI Batting Coach Kieron Pollard Fined for Using Abusive Language Towards Fourth Umpire During Win over PBKS
Mumbai Indians batting coach Kieron Pollard was fined 15% of his match fee and given one demerit point for using abusive language towards the fourth umpire during their match against Punjab Kings, violating article 2.3 of the IPL Code of Conduct.
The incident occurred in the 19th over of the second innings while Mumbai Indians were chasing a 201-run target against Punjab Kings.
Pollard admitted to the offense and accepted the sanction imposed by match referee Pankaj Dharmani.
Mumbai Indians won the match by six wickets, with Tilak Varma scoring an unbeaten 75 off 33 balls to help secure the victory.