Why was Tim David punished by BCCI? Here is everything you need to know

Royal Challengers Bengaluru batter Tim David has been penalised by the BCCI following a controversial gesture during RCB’s thrilling IPL 2026 clash against the Mumbai Indians in Raipur. The incident took place during the emotional celebrations after Bengaluru sealed a dramatic victory.

BCCI takes disciplinary action

The IPL governing body confirmed that David breached Article 2.6 of the IPL Code of Conduct, which relates to obscene or offensive gestures during a match. The Australian batter was fined 30 per cent of his match fee and also received two demerit points.

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David accepted the Level 1 offence and the sanction imposed by the match referee. The gesture quickly went viral on social media and drew strong reactions from fans online.

Viral incident after dramatic win

The controversy came moments after RCB completed a tense win over the Mumbai Indians in one of the most exciting matches of the season. Videos shared online appeared to show David making an inappropriate hand gesture while celebrating near the dugout with teammates.

The incident overshadowed an important victory for Bengaluru, which climbed to the top of the IPL 2026 points table after the result. On the other hand, the Mumbai Indians suffered a major setback in their playoff hopes.

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This is not the first time Tim David has faced disciplinary action this season. Earlier, he was also penalised during another IPL fixture for failing to follow an umpire’s instruction. Despite the controversy, David remains a key player for Royal Challengers Bengaluru as the team heads into the crucial final phase of the tournament.