The International Cricket Council (ICC) has fined Indian women's team opener Pratika Rawal 10 percent of her match fee and demerit points. England's team has fined 5 percent of the match fee for a slow over rate.
Rawal has been fined for violating the ICC Code of Conduct during the first ODI against England in Southampton on Wednesday. He is convicted of violating Article 2.12 of the ICC. This rule covers improper behavior with a player, support staff, umpire, match referee or viewer.
During the match, Rawal took action due to two separate incidents Rawal was charged with two different incidents. He collided unnecessarily with the bowler Lauren Filer while taking the run in the 18th over. Then, after returning to the pavilion after being dismissed in the second over, he had a similar contact with bowler Sophie Ekestone.
Pratika Rawal made unnecessary physical contact with Loren Filer while running.
England defined schedule was behind an over At the same time, England's women's team fined 5 percent of the match fee for slow over-rate; England's team was one over than the stipulated time.
According to Article 2.22 of the ICC Code of Code, players are fined 5 percent of their match fee for reducing each over than the scheduled time.
Rawal and England captain accepted their mistake Rawal and England captain Net Sever-Brunt admitted their mistake and accepted the proposed penalty by Sarah Bartate, a member of the ICC International Panel of Match referee. Therefore, there was no need for a formal hearing.
What does the code of conduct say? According to the ICC Code of Conduct, 1 to 2 demerit points are imposed on Level 1 and Level 2 violations and a fine of 50 percent of the match fee. 6 Tests and 12 ODI matches are suspended on Level 3 violations.
Rawal has been fined 1 demerit point.
At the same time, if a player collects four or more demerit points in 24 months, it turns into a suspension point, after which the player can be banned for a test or two ODIs or two T20 matches. Demerit points remain on record for 24 months, after which it is removed.
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