Prabath Jayasuriya sanctioned for breaching ICC Code of Conduct
Sri Lanka spinner Prabath Jayasuriya has become the third player to be sanctioned for an incident during the second ICC World Test Championship contest against India. Jayasuriyawas found to have breached Article 2.2 of the ICC Code of Conduct for Players and Player Support Personnel, which relates to “abuse of cricket equipment or clothing, ground […]
Sri Lanka's spinner Prabath Jayasuriya has been penalized by the ICC for breaching the Code of Conduct during the second ICC World Test Championship match against India. The offense involved abusing cricket equipment or clothing, ground equipment, or fixtures during an international match. Jayasuriya received an official reprimand and a demerit point added to his disciplinary record.
This marks his first offense within a 24-month period. The incident transpired on August 24, when Jayasuriya was dismissed on the final delivery of the day, striking the boundary wedges with his bat while heading back to the pavilion. He admitted to the breach and accepted the sanction proposed by match referee Andy Pycroft. On-field umpires Ahsan Raza and Sharfuddoula Ibne Shahid, along with third umpire Rod Tucker and fourth umpire Prageeth Rambukwella, levied the charge.
This is the third sanction against players from the Colombo Test, following the 25% match-fee penalties imposed on Yashasvi Jaiswal and Asitha Fernando for their involvement in the incident on the opening day of the game. The on-field altercation resulted in both players receiving demerit points following their exchange of words and subsequent heads making contact.
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