"Brad Hogg of Kolkata Knight Riders was reprimanded by the Match Referee for using inappropriate language, actions or gestures which disparage or provoke an aggressive reaction during a match," said a release from the oraganisers.
"Hogg admitted to the level 1 offence (Article 2.1.7 of the IPL Code of Conduct for Players and Team Officials) and accepted the sanction," the release added.
For Level 1 breaches of IPL's code of conduct, the match referee's decision is final and binding.