India fast bowler Gurnoor Brar has received an official warning from the International Cricket Council (ICC) for breaching the Code of Conduct during the opening ODI against England in Birmingham.
The ICC said Brar admitted a level 1 offense under Article 2.9 of the Code of Conduct, which covers throwing the ball at or near a player in an inappropriate or dangerous manner during an international match.
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The incident happened in the eighth innings of England’s tour. After fielding the ball, Brar threw it towards bat in a manner the ICC deemed inappropriate and potentially dangerous.
In addition to the official warning, Brari was also given a demerit point. It is his first offense within a period of 24 months.
Brar accepted the sanction proposed by match referee Richie Richardson of the ICC Elite Panel of Match Referees, meaning the matter was resolved without the need for a formal hearing.
Under the ICC Code of Conduct, a Level 1 offense carries penalties ranging from an official reprimand to a fine of up to 50 percent of a player’s match fee, along with one or two demerit points, depending on the severity of the incident.
