Matthew Wade reprimanded for argument with umpire during England clash

Australia’s wicketkeeper batter Matthew Wade has escaped a fine for his heated argument with the on-field umpire during the match against England, however, the International Cricket Council (ICC) handed him an official reprimand on Monday.

Wade was reprimanded over the Level 1 breach of the ICC Code of Conduct in the 18th over of Australia’s innings.

The left-handed batter played a delivery from Adil Rashid back to the bowler, expecting the umpire to call it a ‘dead ball.’ However, the umpire did not make the call upon which Wade got furious and argued with umpire Nitin Menon over the decision.

“The wicket-keeper batter was found in breach of Article 2.8 of the ICC Code of Conduct for Players and Player Support Personnel, which relates to “showing dissent at an Umpire’s decision during an International Match,” ICC said in a press release.

“In addition, one demerit point has been added to Wade’s disciplinary record. It was his first offence in a 24-month period.

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“On-field umpires Nitin Menon and Joel Wilson, along with third umpire Asif Yaqoob and fourth umpire Jayaraman Madangopal levelled the charge.

“There was no need of a formal hearing as Wade admitted to the offence and accepted the sanction proposed by Andy Pycroft of the Emirates ICC Elite Panel of Match Referees.”

Meanwhile, Matthew Wade carried his bat all the way through and returned unbeaten on 17 off 10 deliveries to help Australia post 201-7.

In response, England could only manage 165/6 in the allotted 20 overs despite a strong start.

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