West Indies players Rovman Powell and Sherfane Rutherford have received official reprimands from the International Cricket Council (ICC) for separate breaches of the Code of Conduct during the second T20I against India in Ranchi. Both players have also been handed one demerit point each for their respective offences.
The incidents occurred during West Indies’ innings in the match, with Powell penalised for his reaction following his dismissal and Rutherford reprimanded for showing dissent towards an umpire’s decision.
According to the ICC, Powell breached Article 2.2 of the ICC Code of Conduct for Players and Player Support Personnel. The provision relates to the abuse of cricket equipment, clothing, ground equipment, or fixtures and fittings during an international match.
Powell’s offence took place in the sixth over of the West Indies innings. After being dismissed by India’s Mayank Yadav, the West Indies batter hit the ball away with his bat, an action that led to the charge.
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Rutherford, meanwhile, was found guilty of breaching Article 2.8 of the ICC Code of Conduct, which concerns showing dissent at an umpire’s decision during an international match.
The incident involving Rutherford occurred in the 13th over when he reacted aggressively towards the umpire after his appeal for a wide was turned down.
The charges against the two West Indies players were brought by on-field umpires Jayaraman Madanagopal and Rohan Pandit, third umpire Nitin Menon, and fourth umpire Virender Sharma.
Both Powell and Rutherford admitted their respective offences and accepted the sanctions imposed by the ICC. As a result, no formal disciplinary hearing was required.
Under the ICC’s disciplinary framework, a Level 1 breach can result in an official reprimand, a fine of up to 50 per cent of a player’s match fee, and one or two demerit points. Demerit points remain on a player’s disciplinary record for 24 months and can lead to more serious sanctions if further offences are committed during that period.
The action against Powell and Rutherford brings the two incidents from the Ranchi T20I under the ICC’s disciplinary process, with both players accepting responsibility for their conduct.