During an IPL match between Rajasthan Royals and Royal Challengers Bengaluru, umpire inspected Simron Hetmyer's bat for compliance with IPL regulations after his arrival at the crease. The inspection, conducted under Law 5.7, ensured the bat met specified dimensions. Hetmyer's bat passed, unlike a past incident where Essex faced a point deduction in the County Championship for a similar violation.
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