IPL 2026: Tim David irks on-field umpires with ball-testing antics during MI vs RCB, gets warning; watch viral video

Tim David got a warning from the on-field umpires after the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) batter playfully tested the ball after being changed during their Indian Premier League (IPL) match against Mumbai Indians at the Wankhede Stadium, the video of which went viral on social media on Sunday. The incident took place in the 18th over.

After the towering Australian smoked Hardik Pandya for a huge six over over deep mid-wicket region, the on-field umpires decided to the change the ball because the previous one became wet. As a result, the fourth umpire brought a box of white cherries, out of which one was picked.

David took the ball from the umpire and began to check the ball in a casual manner, just like the bowlers do during a ball-change. In fact, when the on-field umpire Swaroopanand Kannur went for the ball, David continued to do his things, thus irking both the match officials.

Kannur even said, “Give me the ball please” but David didn't. As a result, Virender Sharma, who was at a distance, had to give a serious warning to David. Jitesh Sharma, who was batting alongside David, was just a mere spectator. Dale Steyn on air said, “Everyone is a bowler now.”

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