The most shameful fight in cricket history: Kieron Pollard vs Mitchell Starc fight

IPL Fights: When Pollard and Starc went out of control on the field

All limits of sportsmanship were crossed in the match between Mumbai Indians and Royal Challengers Bangalore. On May 6, 2014, during the IPL 2014 MI vs RCB match, something happened which added another name to the list of IPL controversies. What happened between Kieron Pollard and Mitchell Starc in this match played at Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium is still counted among the most shameful incidents of IPL.

What happened in that over?

In the 17th over of this match, Mitchell Starc threw a dangerous bouncer which Kieron Pollard could not hook. After this, Starc said something which made Pollard angry. He signaled Starc to bowl, but as soon as Starc came on the run-up, Pollard moved away. Starc still bowled the ball and it went straight towards Pollard's feet. In response, Pollard angrily swung his bat and threw it towards Starc, which luckily did not hit him. This incident is counted among IPL big fights.

An angry argument and fight heated up

After this, heated arguments started between the two. When Starc came to bat, Pollard replied to him with a bouncer. Even while running him out, Starc made teasing gestures to Pollard.

Result of the match

In this match, Mumbai Indians captained by Rohit Sharma and Royal Challengers Bangalore led by Virat Kohli were face to face. Mumbai Indians scored 187/5 in 20 overs in which Rohit Sharma remained unbeaten on 59* and Kieron Pollard on 43 runs. In response, RCB's team was reduced to 168/8.

What was the punishment?

After this incident, which was included in IPL worst moments, Match Referee Andy Pycroft fined Kieron Pollard 75% of his match fees and Starc 50%.

Ravi Shastri warned

IPL technical committee member Ravi Shastri warned that if this happens again, the players will be given severe punishment. He also said that after such a big incident, only fines are not enough.

Result and place in history

This incident is still remembered in IPL fights history. Not only were the players warned, but the discussion on IPL fines and bans also intensified. This big fight in the history of IPL is still remembered as Pollard Starc IPL 2014 fight.