Indian cricket team’s pace bowler Jasprit Bumrah found himself in the spotlight as the International Cricket Council (ICC) reprimanded him for violating the Code of Conduct during the first Test match against England in Hyderabad. The incident, which involved England batter Ollie Pope, resulted in Bumrah being issued a demerit point by the ICC.
According to the ICC’s statement, the altercation occurred when Bumrah intentionally obstructed Pope’s path as the latter attempted to complete a run, resulting in “inappropriate physical contact.” Specifically, during the 81st over of England’s second innings, Bumrah appeared agitated by Pope’s pursuit of a leg bye and seemingly made physical contact with the England player.
The heated exchange between Bumrah and Pope escalated, prompting intervention from India’s captain, Rohit Sharma, and the on-field umpire, who swiftly defused the situation.
The ICC, in its release, highlighted the specific breach of Article 2.12 of the ICC Code of Conduct for Players and Player Support Personnel during an international match. Bumrah accepted the sanctions put forth by match referee Richie Richardson, negating the need for a formal hearing.
The charges against Bumrah were leveled by on-field umpires Paul Reiffel and Chris Gaffaney, supported by third umpire Marais Erasmus and fourth umpire Rohan Pandit.
The incident overshadowed England’s victory over India by 28 runs, allowing them to claim a 1-0 lead in the five-match series.
The altercation serves as a reminder of the intense competition and the fine balance between competitiveness and sportsmanship in international cricket. Both players and officials must uphold the spirit of the game, ensuring fair play and respect for opponents at all times.
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