The aftermath of the controversial Match 43 of IPL 2023 between Lucknow Super Giants and Royal Challengers Bangalore continues to make headlines.
Former cricketers are commenting on the on-field behavior during the game, particularly the heated argument between RCB batter Virat Kohli and LSG mentor Gautam Gambhir after the match.
The BCCI acted quickly and imposed heavy fines on all parties involved. Kohli and Gambhir were fined 100% of their match fee, while LSG seamer Naveen-ul-Haq, who also had an altercation during the match, was fined 50% of his match fee.
Fans are now speculating about the amount of the fines and whether they will be deducted from the players' annual salaries.
In the IPL, match fees are not predetermined like in international matches. They depend on various factors, such as the player's auction price, their actual salary (if retained by the franchise), and the number of matches the franchise plays in a season.
For example, Kohli reportedly earns INR 15 crore from RCB for a season, and his per-match fee depends on the number of matches RCB plays.
According to reports, IPL franchises typically pay their players' fines. An RCB source stated that they respect the players who put their bodies on the line for the team, and they do not deduct fines from their salaries.
The same applies to LSG seamer Naveen-ul-Haq and mentor Gambhir. The amount of Gambhir's fine remains unknown, as his salary is confidential between him and the franchise, and the numbers circulating online are just speculation.