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TNPL batter fined Rs 1 lakh for mobile phone breach
A 26-year-old Tamil Nadu batter has been fined Rs 1 lakh by the BCCI's Anti-Corruption and Security Unit for violating Players and Match Officials Area protocol during a Tamil Nadu Premier League…
The Story in Brief
A 26-year-old Tamil Nadu batter has been fined Rs 1 lakh by the BCCI's Anti-Corruption and Security Unit for violating Players and Match Officials Area protocol during a Tamil Nadu Premier League match. The left-handed batsman, who scored two fifties in last year's Ranji Trophy, was found texting his girlfriend on his mobile phone during the game. No corruption charges have been levelled.
The Tamil Nadu Cricket Association initially considered a two-year ban but decided on the fine since the offence was not grave. The TNCA has asked team owners not to select the player until an enquiry is complete. A similar incident in IPL 2026 saw Rajasthan Royals manager Romi Bhinder fined Rs 1 lakh for mobile phone use in the dugout.
The Indian Opinion
The Rs 1 lakh fine for texting during a match seems both strict and lenient, strict because it punishes a non-cricket act, lenient because a two-year ban was initially considered. Some will call this a waste of anti-corruption resources, but the BCCI's zero-tolerance for electronic devices in restricted zones is a necessary deterrent. Will the next offender, state-level or IPL, also escape with a fine, or will a bigger name finally trigger a ban?
Sources (2): rediff.com, sportstar.thehindu.com
This story was synthesised by AI from the 2 sources linked above.
