ICC reprimands Indian cricketer for throwing ball in ‘dangerous manner’ ahead of IND vs ENG 2nd ODI | Cricket News

India fast bowler Gurnoor Brar has been officially warned by the International Cricket Council (ICC) after violating 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 to England batsman Ben Duckett. The 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 filed against 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”. A Level 1 violation can result in an official reprimand, a fine of up to 50 percent of the player’s game fee, and one or two demerit points.If a player collects four or more demerit points within a 24-month period, those will be converted into suspension points, which can lead to a ban. Two suspension points equals a suspension for one Test or two ODIs or T20Is, whichever format comes first. Demerit points are removed from a player’s record after 24 months.Despite the disciplinary action, Brar impressed with the ball, taking two wickets as India secured a six-wicket win over England to take a 1-0 lead in the three-match ODI series. The teams are set to meet again in the second ODI in Cardiff on Thursday.“Brar has pleaded guilty and accepted the penalty proposed by match referee Richie Richardson of the Emirates ICC Elite Panel of Match Referees, and as such, there is no need for a formal hearing,” the ICC said on Thursday.