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Harbhajan Singh reprimanded for breaching ICC Code of Conduct | Indian off-spinner Harbhajan Singh has been officially
reprimanded for breaching the ICC Code of Conduct during the first day's play in the second Test against Bangladesh in Mirpur on Sunday. Harbhajan pleaded guilty to contravening
Level 1 offence (Section 2.1.2) of the ICC Code of Conduct for Players and Team
Officials which relates to "abuse of cricket equipment or clothing, ground equipment
or fixtures and fittings". The incident took place when Harbhajan kicked and
damaged
an advertising board after a misfield while guarding the boundary. As Harbhajan
accepted the decision without contest, there was no need for a hearing. Commenting
on his decision, Andy Pycroft of the Emirates Elite Panel of ICC Match Referees,
said: "While giving my verdict, I took into account that Harbhajan admitted his
mistake and apologised for his actions. "I also accepted Harbhajan's explanation
that he had kicked the advertising board in frustration. Professional cricketers
try to give their best effort when they are on the field and whenever they don't
live up to the standards they have set for themselves, they feel disappointed.
However, venting their frustrations in this manner is unacceptable. "I would now
expect him to maintain a certain level of self-control in future and avoid the
repeat of the incident as he sets an example for millions of youngsters who follow
him around the world." All Level 1 breaches carry a minimum penalty of an official
reprimand and a maximum penalty of 50 per cent of a player's match fee. The charge
was brought by Billy Bowden and Marais Erasmus of the Emirates Elite panel of
ICC Umpires, third umpire Sharfuddoula and fourth umpire Enamul Haque. |
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