BASSETERRE, St Kitts – West Indies fast bowler Alzarri Joseph has been fined 25 per cent of his match fee for breaching the ICC Code of Conduct in the first One Day International against Bangladesh on Sunday.
The incident took place before the start of play, when Joseph used offensive and abusive language during an exchange with the fourth umpire Gregory Brathwaite who had asked him to refrain from stepping on to the pitch with his spikes on.
As a result of the breach, Joseph has also received one demerit point, marking his second offence in 24 months. The sanction was accepted by Joseph, who admitted to the offence and agreed to the proposed penalty.
This decision was made in consultation with Jeff Crowe of the Emirates ICC Elite Panel of Match Referees, and no formal hearing was deemed necessary.
The charge was levied by on-field umpires Kumar Dharmasena and Leslie Reifer, third umpire Asif Yaqoob, and fourth umpire Gregory Brathwaite.
Level 1 breaches under the ICC Code of Conduct carry a minimum penalty of an official reprimand, a maximum penalty of 50 per cent of a player’s match fee, and one or two demerit points. (CMC)
