Referee reprimanded Mumbai Indians skipper Rohit Sharma for showing disappointment

Rohit Sharma hopes for a good start for MI this season
Rohit Sharma hopes for a good start for MI this season

 

KOLKATA:  Mumbai Indians skipper Rohit Sharma has been reprimanded by  the match referee for showing excessive, obvious disappointment with one of the field  umpire’s decision on the night that witnessed MI defeated Kolkata Knight Riders by 4  wickets at home on Sunday.

Rohit Sharma admitted to the Level 1 offence 2.1.5 of the IPL Code of Conduct for  Players and Team Officials at Wankhede Stadium.    For Level 1 breaches of the IPL Code of Conduct, the Match Referee’s decision is  final and binding.

Mumbai Indians emerged victorious while chasing a challenging total of 179 runs  against Kolkata Knight Riders.