Rishabh Pant with the umpire (Source:@JioHotstar,x,.com)
In a significant development, Rishabh Pant has been officially reprimanded by the ICC for breaching Level 1 of the ICC Code of Conduct during the Headingley Test between India and England. The incident occurred during England’s first innings on Day 3 of the match.
The star batter was found guilty of violating Article 2.8 of the ICC Code of Conduct for Players and Player Support Personnel. This clause relates to "showing dissent at an umpire’s decision during an International Match."
Why Did The ICC Penalise Rishabh Pant?
The incident occurred during the 61st over of England’s innings when Harry Brook and Ben Stokes were at the crease. Pant was seen engaging in a discussion with the on-field umpires Paul Reiffel and Chris Gaffaney. He was talking about the condition of the match ball.
Upon his concern, the umpires checked the ball with the standard ball gauge and decided not to replace it. Pant reacted in frustration by throwing the ball on the ground in front of the umpires, an act that was deemed to be a clear display of dissent.
Following the incident, Rishabh Pant was charged by the on-field umpires, along with third umpire Sharfuddoula Ibne Shahid and fourth umpire Mike Burns. The case was referred to Match Referee Richie Richardson, who handed Pant an official reprimand and one demerit point to his disciplinary record.
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It is important to note that this marks Pant’s first offence in the past 24 months, so he has just received a demerit point. As per ICC regulations, Level 1 breaches carry a minimum penalty of an official reprimand, a maximum fine of up to 50% of a player’s match fee, and the addition of one or two demerit points.
Rishabh Pant's Performance In 1st Test
Pant has been in exceptional form with the bat during the Headingley Test. The star batter has scored two hundred in back-to-back innings. In the first innings, he made 134 runs off 178 balls. In the second innings, he continued his good form and made 118 runs off 140 balls.
Talking about the match situation, the Headingley Test remains finely balanced. As of the end of Day 4, England requires 350 runs to win with all 10 wickets in hand.
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