Darwin (Australia), Aug 13
South Africa’s fast bowling all-rounder Corbin Bosch has been penalised for a Level 1 breach of the ICC Code of Conduct during the second T20I against Australia held on Tuesday. As a result, the International Cricket Council (ICC) said one demerit point has been added to Bosch’s disciplinary record.
The incident occurred in the 17th over of Australia’s innings when, after dismissing Ben Dwarshuis, Bosch gestured towards the player’s dugout in a send-off that could have provoked an aggressive reaction from the batter.
Subsequently, Bosch was found to have breached Article 2.5 of the ICC Code of Conduct for Players and Player Support Personnel, which relates to “using language, actions or gestures which disparage or which could provoke an aggressive reaction from a batter upon his/her dismissal during an International Match.”
After hosting the ODI series opener on August 19, Australia and South Africa will go to Mackay for the final two matches on August 22 and 24, respectively. It will also mark the first time the Australian men’s squad plays an international match at the Great Barrier Reef Arena