MS Dhoni who was playing his first professional game in five months after IPL 2020, had to give Rs 12 lakh for CSK’s woefully slow over-rate in their first match of 2021. This year, the BCCI gave strict instruction regarding the same. So, MS Dhoni needs to be careful in next game to avoid ban.
Why does Dhoni need to be careful?
The Board of Control for Cricket in India gave strict instruction to all the eight franchises and match officials that maximum limit for bowling 20 overs in an innings is going to be 1 hours and 30 minutes. According to the IPL Code of Conduct, in case this is not followed the penalty for the first over-rate offence is Rs 12 lakh fine. But in case the captain repeats this offence within the next two games, the penalty is two to four game bans with the decision resting with the match referee.
After getting fined for the same in the last match against Delhi Capitals, today Chennai Super Kings captain Dhoni needs to cautious. If he once again commits the same mistake, he might be banned for next two game at least in IPL 2021.
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The rules
The IPL Playing Conditions state: the officials will calculate the over-rate at the end of each innings. According to Clause 12.7.3 the followings will be taken into consideration:
1. The time lost as a result of treatment given to a player by authorized medical personnel on the field of play
2. The time lost as a result of a player being required to leave the field as a result of a serious injury
3. The time taken for all third umpire referrals, consultations and any umpire or player reviews
4. The time lost as a result of time-wasting by the batting side
5. The time lost due to all other circumstances that are beyond the control of the fielding side
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