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IPL 2026: RCB head coach criticized for breaking this rule, this happened for the first time

Sanjeev Kumar

khelja|11-05-2026

Fine on Andy Flower (Photo: PTI)

RCB won against Mumbai Indians. But during that match, his head coach could not save himself from being punished for a rule violation. RCB head coach Andy Flower has been fined as punishment. His match fees have been reduced by 15 percent. This is the first case of its kind in IPL 2026. Till now this season only players or team captains were fined. This is the first fine imposed on the head coach of a team.

Why was Andy Flower fined?

Now the question is why was Andy Flower fined? Why was his match fee cut by 15 percent? The answer to this question is related to his argument with the umpire.

Andy Flower had a heated argument with the fourth umpire during the 18th over of RCB's innings in the match. As a result of that he has been fined.

In the statement issued by IPL, it was said that Andy Flower has accepted his mistake. He was found guilty under Section 2.3 of the IPL Code of Conduct.

RCB's strong game under the coaching of Andy Flower

Under the coaching of Andy Flower, Royal Challengers Bangalore have performed brilliantly in IPL 2026. The team is on top in the points table.

He has won 7 matches out of 11 matches played so far and has 14 points. RCB's net run rate of 1.103 is also the best compared to any team in IPL 2026. In such a situation, it seems certain that this team will reach the playoffs. Reaching the playoffs would mean getting one step closer to winning the IPL title for the second consecutive time.

Flowers is the first head coach to face fine

Andy Flower is the first head coach to face fine in IPL 2026. Till now, for some reason or the other, fines have been imposed only on players or captains. Among the captains who have been fined so far are names like Ruturaj Gaikwad, Shreyas Iyer, Shubman Gill.

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