According to a statement from the IPL, David and Pollard committed a Level 1 offence under Article 2.20 of the IPL’s code of conduct. “Both admitted to the offence and accepted the match referee’s sanction.”
Pollard rated Pandya as one of the great “all-rounders” India has ever produced, and believed that fans will ‘sing praises for him’ soon.
On Thursday, RCB used as many as six bowlers, with all leaking runs at 12.84 per over. Their most economical bowler Vijaykumar Vyshak bowled his three overs for 10.66 while Akash Deep was the most expensive at 15.71.
While it is still unknown if he will be fit for Sunday’s clash, the right-hander did bat in the nets and train with the others on Friday.
The Mumbai Indians right-hander underwent a sports hernia surgery in January and while he was expected to return to action at the start of IPL 2024, he had to miss the first three games after failing to get NCA’s clearance.
After Mumbai, who were put to bat, amassed a huge 195 for five wickets in 20 overs, their bowlers too stepped up and came all guns blazing.
"They (Mumbai Indians) have a team of world-class players; they are a strong lineup and the number of IPL titles they have won shows that. It's good that we are playing Mumbai early in the tournament. Every year is a different year. I am sure it will be a great game tomorrow," said Karthik during a virtual press conference on Tuesday.
Kolkata Knight Riders will open their IPL 13 campaign against the Mumbai Indians at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium on Wednesday.
Chennai Super Kings (CSK) beat reigning champions Mumbai Indians (MI) by five wickets in the opening match of this year's IPL.
The Mumbai Indians tweeted on Saturday that batsman Sherfane Rutherford and Pollard, along with his family, had arrived in Abu Dhabi.
