Tim David fined 30 per cent of match fees for 'obscene, offensive' gesture during RCB vs MI IPL 2026 clash

Royal Challengers Bengaluru all-rounder Tim David has been handed a 30 per cent fine of his match fees for breaching Article 2.6 of the IPL's Code of Conduct during the clash against the Mumbai Indians on Sunday, May 10. David has been handed two demerit points for his breach. 

"Tim David, All-rounder, Royal Challengers Bengaluru has been fined 30% of his applicable match fee and has also accumulated two demerit points for breaching



Level 1 of the IPL’s Code of Conduct for Players and Team officials," the IPL body said in a statement. He breached Article 2.6 of the Code of Conduct, which relates to "using a gesture that is obscene, offensive or insulting." 

The Aussie star admitted to the offence and accepted the sanction imposed on him. Meanwhile, David is now on verge of a suspension. If he accumulates one more demerit point, he will be suspended for a match.