The limit of anger in IPL is crossed! When the battle of Kieron Polllad and Mitchell Starc embarrassed cricket
The most embarrassing quarrel in cricket history: Kieron Polllad vs Mitchell Starc Fight
IPL FIGHTS: When Pollad and Starc became uncontrollable on the field
In the match between Mumbai Indians and Royal Challengers Bangalore, all the boundaries of sportsmanship crossed. On 6 May 2014, something happened during the IPL 2014 Mi Vs RCB match which added another name to the list of IPL Controversies. In this match played at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, what happened between Kieron Polllad and Mitchell Starc is still counted among the most embarrassing incidents of IPL.
What happened in that over?
In the 17th over of this match, Mitchell Starc threw a dangerous bouncer which Kieron was not able to hook. After this, the Starc said something that caused the pollrad to be angry. He indicated the Starc that throw the ball, but as soon as the Starc came on the run-up, the pollard was removed. Starc still bowled the ball and she went straight to the feet of the pollard. In response, Pollrad angrily turned the bat and threw it towards Starc, which he did not feel fortunately. This phenomenon is counted in IPL big fights.
Angry debate and match hot
After this, the heat started in both. When Starc came to bat, Pollard replied to him from the bouncer. Even while running out, Starc made gestures to tease the Pollad.
Match result
In this match, Rohit Sharma captained Mumbai Indians and Virat Kohli’s Royal Challengers Bangalore were face to face. Mumbai Indians scored 187/5 runs in 20 overs with Rohit Sharma 59* and Kieron Polllad remained unbeaten on 43 runs. In response, the RCB team was reduced to 168/8.
What was the punishment
After this incident included in IPL Worst Moments, Match Reference Andy Pycroft fined Kieron Polllad 75% of his match fees and 50% on Starc.
Ravi Shastri warns
Ravi Shastri, a member of the IPL technical committee, warned that if this happened again, the players will be punished severely. He also said that only the fine is not enough after such a big incident.
