BBL 12: Matthew Wade handed one-match suspension

Matthew Wade in action [Source: Twitter]

In a significant development, veteran Australian keeper-batter Matthew Wade has been handed a one-match suspension in the Big Bash League for incurring three Level 1 code of conduct breaches within 18 months. 

The charges in that space of time relate to “two instances of an audible obscenity” as well as “one instance of abuse of cricket equipment”.

As a result, Wade will miss the Hurricanes' upcoming group-stage encounter against Melbourne Renegades on Saturday. This has opened the door for the former Australian captain Tim Paine to feature in a BBL game after five years. 

Paine, who has represented Australia in 82 international matches, has amassed 1637 runs, including a highest score of 91, at an average of 23.05 and a strike rate of 122.62. 

However, Wade's absence could be a huge blow to the Hurricanes, who are placed sixth in the points table, losing two of their three matches. Wade has been one of their mainstays over the years and has slammed 101 runs at an average of 33.67 in the ongoing season. 

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