Australian star batsman Tim David paid a heavy price for throwing a bail towards Pakistani umpire Anees Baig. The ICC handed David a ban for the first match of IPL 2027. The incident occurred during the 10th over of Gujarat when David threw the bail towards umpire Anees Baig after a catch on the edge by Washington Sundar. This brought the matter of disrespecting the on-field umpire to the forefront. Tim David’s action was a clear violation of cricket’s code of conduct, following which the ICC took strict action. The incident was also captured on camera, proving Tim David’s conduct. The news of the punishment caused a sensation in all cricket circles.
