Conflicts, as and when they rear their heads in popular media, might prod our ire or pride. The reaction depends on which side we are on. But when a disagreement involves your public image and high stakes — both on the personal and collective front, it is best to not think in anger. An unsavoury incident from last week in Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 makes us question if judgments should always be guided by emotions. During last weekend’s match, the high full-toss from Obed McCoy of Rajasthan Royals was pulled into the stands for a six by Delhi Capitals’ (DC) Rovman Powell. The umpire’s debatable decision of not awarding a no-ball to the batting team saw DC captain Rishabh Pant and assistant coach Pravin Amre losing their cool in front of millions of viewers. The duo ended up receiving fines. Amre was also handed a one-match ban for breaching the IPL Code of Conduct.

Step back and reflect in a tense office situation. Representation Pic