Tim Southee reprimanded by ICC over code of conduct breach

DUBAI: New Zealand’s experienced pacer Tim Southee was reprimanded by the International Cricket Council (ICC) over the code of conduct breach during his side’s ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 fixture against West Indies.

According to the apex cricketing body, Southee was found to have breached Article 2.2 of the Code of Conduct for Players and Player Support Personnel which relates to “abuse of cricket equipment or clothing, ground equipment or fixtures and fittings during an International Match”.

“Southee was 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 equipment or fixtures and fittings during an International Match,” stated ICC.

Furthermore, one demerit point has been added to Tim Southee’s disciplinary record, for whom it was the first offence in a 24-month period.

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The incident occurred in the 18th over of New Zealand’s innings when Southee, on his way back to the dressing room, hit a sanitiser dispenser.

According to the ICC, the right-arm pacer has accepted the sanction proposed by David Boon, ICC Elite Panel of Match Referees and thus eliminated the need for a formal hearing.

On-field umpires Ahsan Raza and Alex Wharf, third umpire Richard Illingworth and fourth umpire Michael Gough levelled the charge.

For the unversed, if a player reaches four or more demerit points within a 24-month period, they are converted into suspension points and a player is banned.

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