Bangladesh left-arm pacer Abu Hider has been fined 20 percent of his match fee for using inappropriate language during the second of the three-match T20I series between his side and West Indies at Lauderhill, Florida on Saturday. Visiting Bangladesh had won the game by 12 runs to level the series 1-1. The third and the series deciding game will be held at the same venue on Sunday.
Hider was guilty of breaching Article 2.1.4 of the ICC Code of Conduct for Players and Player Support Personnel, which relates to “using language or a gesture that is obscene, offensive or insulting during an International Match”.
Bangladesh fast bowler Abu Hider has been fined 20 per cent of his match fee for using inappropriate language during his side’s second T20I against the West Indies at Lauderhill on Saturday. #WIvBDhttps://t.co/Hu0LPP5YW7
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In addition to the fine, one demerit point has been added to the 22-year-old’s disciplinary record.
The incident happened in the 14th over of the Windies’ run-chase when Hider ignored an earlier warning by the on-field umpires by again using inappropriate language to Rovman Powell after the batsman had Hider for a six.
Following the game, Hider admitted the offence and accepted the sanction proposed by Chris Broad of the ICC Elite Panel Match Referees and, as such, there was no need for a formal hearing.
The 22-year old fast bowler has been fined 20 percent of his match fees by the ICC for his unsportsmanlike attitude on the cricket field. #WIvBAN https://t.co/LgR1dHebZL
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The charge was levelled by on-field umpires Leslie Reifer and Joel Wilson, third umpire Gregory Brathwaite, as well as fourth umpire Nigel Duguid.
Level 1 breaches 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.
