Rishabh Pant Faces Reprimand for Umpire Dispute During Test Match
Pant's Breach of Conduct
Rishabh Pant, the vice-captain and wicketkeeper of the Indian cricket team, has been reprimanded for violating Article 2.8 of the ICC Code of Conduct. This article pertains to 'showing dissent at an Umpire’s decision during an International Match.' The incident occurred during the 61st over of England's innings when Pant was seen discussing the condition of the ball with the umpires. After the umpires declined to replace the ball following their inspection, Pant expressed his disagreement by throwing the ball onto the ground.
Details of the Incident
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Rishabh Pant reprimanded for breaching ICC Code of Conduct.
The incident occurred on Day 3 when Pant threw the ball on the ground after the umpires checked the shape and decided to not change it. pic.twitter.com/zbyg9h7lPp
Pant's Reaction and Spectator Response
There was no formal hearing regarding the disciplinary action as Pant acknowledged his offense and accepted the penalty imposed by the Emirates ICC Elite Panel of Match Referees, led by Richie Richardson. However, many spectators at Leeds noted Pant's visible frustration with the umpires' decisions, leading to him being booed by the crowd. The on-field umpires, Chris Gaffaney and Paul Reiffel, along with third umpire Sharfuddoula Ibne Shahid and fourth umpire Mike Burns, reported the incident. Level 1 offenses typically result in a reprimand, a fine of up to 50% of a player's match fee, and one or two demerit points.
Impact on Upcoming Matches
Despite scoring two centuries at Headingley, Pant's performance was marred by several mistakes. Cricket analysts pointed out that he took excessive time during play and dropped a catch of Harry Brook when the latter had only 46 runs. Brook eventually scored 99 runs before being dismissed, following another dropped catch by Yashasvi Jaiswal. Pant's altercation with the umpire further highlighted his frustration, resulting in the ICC's reprimand.
India's Performance in the Match
India concluded their innings at Leeds with a total of 371 runs. Rishabh Pant's remarkable twin centuries were a highlight, although Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shubman Gill struggled in the second innings. KL Rahul's explosive century contributed significantly to India's total of 370 runs.