Tim David fined for breaching ICC Code of Conduct during fifth T20I against West Indies

Australian batter Tim David has been fined 10 percent of his match fee for breaching the ICC Code of Conduct during the fifth T20I against the West Indies, played on July 28 at Warner Park in St. Kitts.

The 29-year-old batter was found guilty of a Level 1 offence under Article 2.8 of the ICC Code of Conduct for Players and Player Support Personnel. This article relates to “showing dissent at an umpire’s decision during an international match.”

The incident took place in the fifth over of Australia’s innings when West Indies pacer Alzarri Joseph bowled a delivery down the leg side, which the umpire did not call a wide. In response, David extended his arms and walked toward the umpire, expressing visible frustration.

As a result of the breach, one demerit point has been added to David’s disciplinary record. This is his first offence within a 24-month period.

David admitted to the offence and accepted the punishment given by match referee Reon King of the Emirates ICC International Panel of Match Referees, meaning no formal hearing was needed.

The charge was brought by on-field umpires Zahid Bassarath and Leslie Reifer, third umpire Deighton Buttler, and fourth umpire Gregory Brathwaite.

According to ICC rules, Level 1 violations carry penalties ranging from an official warning to a fine of up to 50 percent of the player’s match fee, along with one or two demerit points.

Despite the disciplinary action, David played an important role in Australia’s victory, scoring 30 runs and helping the team win by three wickets. With this win, Australia completed a 5-0 clean sweep over the West Indies in the T20I series.