ICC reprimands Indian cricketer for throwing ball in 'dangerous manner' ahead of 2nd ODI
Indian cricketer Gurnoor Brar has been reprimanded by the ICC for throwing a ball in a dangerous manner toward an English batter during an ODI match. He received one demerit point on his disciplinary record but will remain eligible for the upcoming second ODI.
Why it matters
This incident highlights the strict enforcement of the ICC Code of Conduct regarding player behavior and the potential for future suspensions if disciplinary points accumulate.
India fast bowler Gurnoor Brar has been officially warned by the International Cricket Council (ICC) after breaching Level 1 of the ICC Code of Conduct during the first ODI against England on Tuesday. The incident happened in the eighth over of England’s innings when Brar collected the ball after his delivery and threw it towards England batter Ben Duckett. Match officials ruled that the throw was "inappropriate and dangerous." Along with the warning, Brar received one demerit point on his disciplinary record.The charge was brought by the on-field umpires, along with the third and fourth umpires, under Article 2.9 of the ICC Code of Conduct. The rule relates to “throwing a ball at or near a player in an inappropriate and or dangerous manner during an international match”.
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