During the IPL 2025, fast bowler Ishant Sharma of Gujarat Titans found himself in hot water following his team’s match against Sunrisers Hyderabad on April 6, 2025.
The IPL governing body slapped the veteran pacer with a 25% fine on his match fees and awarded him one demerit point for breaching the league’s Code of Conduct. The announcement was made on Monday morning, April 7, through an official IPL statement.
Sharma’s infraction falls under Article 2.2 of the Code of Conduct, which prohibits the abuse of cricket equipment or ground fixtures. The incident unfolded during the Gujarat Titans’ convincing victory over SRH at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad. Despite Ishant’s penalty and an expensive outing with figures of 53 runs in four overs, his team advanced to the second spot on the points table.
This is the fifth Code of Conduct penalty issued this IPL season, highlighting the league’s strict enforcement of player regulations. Ishant Sharma’s acceptance of the penalty without contest brings closure to the matter, reinforcing the role of discipline in professional cricket.
