IPL fine MS Dhoni after angry onfield confrontation of umpires

Dhoni was reprimanded by league officials following his remonstrations to the onfield umpires during Chennai Super Kings' dramatic victory over Rajasthan Royals on Thursday

MS Dhoni has been fined 50 per cent of his match fee for breaching the Indian Premier League code of conduct.

Dhoni was reprimanded by league officials following his angry outburst against the onfield umpires during Chennai Super Kings' dramatic victory over Rajasthan Royals on Thursday.

The former India captain was incensed after a no ball called by Ulhas Gandhe for a waist-high delivery from Ben Stokes was overruled by Bruce Oxenford at square leg.

Dhoni stormed onto the playing area to remonstrate and his actions have cost him financially.

“MS was after some clarity and it didn’t seem to be coming so he took the opportunity to go out and discuss it with the umpires. The rights and wrongs will be discussed by everybody,” Chennai head coach Stephen Fleming said.

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“He was certainly fired up about the way the decision was handled and why it was overturned... and he wanted to get it clarified at a key moment.”

The delivery was ultimately deemed legal but Chennai still managed to complete a memorable win, thanks to a last-ball six from Mitchell Santner.

Former England skipper Michael Vaughan was critical of Dhoni in the aftermath.

“This is not a good look for the game,” Vaughan tweeted. “No place at all for a captain to storm onto the pitch from the dugout.”

Chennai's win extended their lead over Kolkata Knight Riders at the top of the IPL table to four points.

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