Rishabh Pant reprimanded for breaching ICC Code of Conduct during Headingley Test

Indian wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant has received an official reprimand from the International Cricket Council (ICC) for breaching the Code of Conduct on day three of the ongoing first Test against England at Headingley.

Pant was found guilty of a Level 1 offence under Article 2.8 of the ICC Code of Conduct, which relates to showing dissent at an umpire’s decision during an international match.

The incident took place during the 61st over of England’s first innings when the on-field umpires decided not to replace the ball after checking its shape. Pant, visibly upset with the decision, argued with the umpires and threw the ball on the ground in frustration.

As a result, the wicketkeeper-batter was handed an official reprimand and received one demerit point on his disciplinary record. This is Pant’s first offence within the last 24-month period.

Pant admitted to the offence and accepted the sanction proposed by Richie Richardson of the Emirates ICC Elite Panel of Match Referees, which meant there was no need for a formal hearing.

The charge was laid by on-field umpires Paul Reiffel and Chris Gaffaney, third umpire Sharfuddoula Ibne Shahid, and fourth umpire Mike Burns.

Level 1 breaches carry a minimum penalty of an official reprimand, a maximum penalty of 50% of a player’s match fee, and either one or two demerit points.

Despite the incident, Pant played a key role for India in the match, scoring a century that helped his side post a strong total and put pressure on England.