Sandeep Sharma charged with Level 1 offence for dissent, fined 50% match fee

This led to a heated argument between the two, with the bowler looking particularly animated. Glenn Maxwell, who was fielding at long on joined the discussion and advised his bowler to get on with the game. However, replays suggested that the bowler had signalled the umpire about the change from his mark, but it appeared that the umpire thought that it was just a fielding change. At the end of the over, Sandeep snatched his cap from the umpire's hand looking disgruntled by what had transpired. 

Once the replays were shown on the screen in Mohali, Glenn Maxwell used the entire strategic timeout to argue with the umpire which was equally animated. The Kings captain, however, has not been reprimanded for his role in the incident.

While one can make the case that the umpire might have been at fault in the incident as well, Sandeep Sharma's behaviour was completely out of line. The pacer and his captain should have faced stricter fines and even suspensions for the way they acted in a tense environment. Even if major players are involved in such incidents, the organisers need to be harsher in the punishments given to the players.