Harshit Rana Fined by BCCI for Misbehavior Despite Kolkata Knight Riders' Victory
Harshit Rana, hailed as the hero of Kolkata Knight Riders' recent triumph, faced consequences from the BCCI due to his misconduct during the match. Rana stirred controversy by gesturing a 'flying kiss' towards Sunrisers Hyderabad opener Mayank Agarwal in the third match of IPL 2024, drawing ire from fans and the cricketing community. Despite Rana's commendable bowling performance, his actions were deemed disrespectful towards senior players.
In the match, KKR posted a formidable total of 208/7, but Sunrisers Hyderabad, led by Mayank Agarwal and Abhishek Sharma, made a strong start, putting up 60 runs for the first wicket. It was the 22-year-old fast bowler Harshit Rana who broke the partnership by dismissing Mayank Agarwal, catching him at deep square leg.
Following the incident, BCCI imposed a fine of 60% of Rana's match fee for breaching the IPL Code of Conduct during the match against Sunrisers Hyderabad at Eden Gardens, Kolkata, on March 23.
Rana's celebration after Mayank's dismissal, particularly the flying kiss gesture, sparked outrage among cricket fans. Many criticized Rana for his lack of respect towards senior players like Mayank Agarwal, urging him to show maturity and professionalism on the field. Fans expressed concerns about the impact of such behavior on Rana's growth as a cricketer.
Harshit Rana, hailed as the hero of Kolkata Knight Riders' recent triumph, faced consequences from the BCCI due to his misconduct during the match. Rana stirred controversy by gesturing a 'flying kiss' towards Sunrisers Hyderabad opener Mayank Agarwal in the third match of IPL 2024, drawing ire from fans and the cricketing community. Despite Rana's commendable bowling performance, his actions were deemed disrespectful towards senior players.
In the match, KKR posted a formidable total of 208/7, but Sunrisers Hyderabad, led by Mayank Agarwal and Abhishek Sharma, made a strong start, putting up 60 runs for the first wicket. It was the 22-year-old fast bowler Harshit Rana who broke the partnership by dismissing Mayank Agarwal, catching him at deep square leg.
Following the incident, BCCI imposed a fine of 60% of Rana's match fee for breaching the IPL Code of Conduct during the match against Sunrisers Hyderabad at Eden Gardens, Kolkata, on March 23.
Rana's celebration after Mayank's dismissal, particularly the flying kiss gesture, sparked outrage among cricket fans. Many criticized Rana for his lack of respect towards senior players like Mayank Agarwal, urging him to show maturity and professionalism on the field. Fans expressed concerns about the impact of such behavior on Rana's growth as a cricketer.