Tim David showed middle finger during RCB vs MI clash?:Australian all-rounder’s heated celebration goes viral

Australian all-rounder Tim David’s heated celebration during Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s thrilling 2-wicket win over Mumbai Indians is going viral on social media. RCB lost two games in a row, and needed a win to keep their hopes alive of finishing at the top of the points table. The defending champions dished out a clinical display with the ball, restricting MI to a total of 166/7, thanks to Bhuvneshwar Kumar’s fiery 4/23. Needing 167 to win, RCB were made to sweat hard, and they barely got themselves over the line, scoring the winning runs on the last ball. After the match, RCB skipper Rajat Patidar also said that his side didn’t deserve to win the match, admitting that his side made a mess of the chase. After RCB’s win, a video of Tim David taking his celebration a little too far is going viral as he can be seen showing the middle finger while in jubilation. The exact context of the video remains unclear, and neither have the IPL nor the franchise nor any other officials have offered any update regarding the same. The video was heavily shared on social media, although its authenticity couldn’t be verified. RCB head coach Andy Flower was fined 15% of his match fees earlier in the day for his altercation with the fourth umpire. There was, however, no official update regarding the incident involving David. Another controversy on Sunday, LSG official seen talking on call There was another controversial incident that took place earlier in the day, during the match between Chennai Super Kings and Lucknow Super Giants. One LSG official was seen using his phone during the match; earlier, Rajasthan Royals’ support staff Romi Bhinder was penalised for the same offence. While no official update on the two separate incidents has been issued by the BCCI, the apex board has recently issued a 7-page ultimatum to the franchises and the players regarding their safety. In the document, BCCI strictly condemned several owners who have flouted IPL rules by interacting with players in restricted areas. Players and IPL teams were also warned not to allow unverified people to enter the players’ hotel rooms. Earlier this season, Riyan Parag was seen smoking a vape in the dressing room, and he was handed a 25% fine for the same. In a separate incident, Yuzvendra Chahal was caught vaping on a plane while travelling with Punjab Kings; however, there was no confirmation and no action was taken regarding that incident as well. There have been several such incidents during the 19th season, wherein plenty of rules have been flouted by the players, and it remains to be seen if the BCCI will issue any official update regarding the two incidents that took place on Sunday.