West Indies Bowler Penalized for Breaching ICC Code of Conduct
West Indies fast bowler Seales has recently faced disciplinary action for violating the ICC Code of Conduct during a Test match. This decision has sparked an official hearing after he contested the proposed sanction from the Emirates ICC Elite Panel of Match Referees led by Andy Pycroft. Seales argued that his actions were an attempt at a run out.
Incident Overview
The Match Referee, after reviewing multiple replay angles, determined that Seales’s throw was both unnecessary and inappropriate. The ball struck the batter on the pads while he remained safely within the crease. This conclusion came from the perspectives shared by the on-field umpires and the third umpire.
Umpires’ Involvement
- On-field umpires: Richard Illingworth and Paul Reiffel
- Third umpire: Alex Wharf
- Fourth umpire: K.N. Ananthapadmanabhan
Code of Conduct Breach
The charge against Seales falls under Level 1 breaches of the ICC Code of Conduct, which can lead to varying penalties. The potential ramifications include:
- An official reprimand
- A fine of up to 50% of the player’s match fee
- One to two demerit points added to the player’s record
Current Series Status
The West Indies team is currently trailing 1-0 in the ongoing ICC World Test Championship series against India. In the first Test, they experienced a significant defeat, losing by an innings and 140 runs in Ahmedabad.
