Kohli, Gambhir handed 100 percent fines for breaching IPL code of conduct

Virat Kohli and Gautam Gambhir, who were involved in a heated exchange after the match in Lucknow, have been fined 100 percent of their match fees for a level 2 breach of the IPL Code of Conduct.

Both Kohli and Gambhir were found in violation of Article 2.21, which covers: (a) public acts of misconduct; (b) unruly public behaviour; and (c) inappropriate comments which are detrimental to the interests of the game. Meanwhile, Afghanistan pacer Naveen-ul-Haq was fined 50 percent of his match fee for a level 1 breach of the same Article.