Many people thought West Indian all-rounder Carlos Brathwaite would run afoul of the International Cricket Council (ICC) when he broadsided the umpiring in an interview after the 15-run World Cup loss to Australia.
Well, he has now been reprimanded but not for that incident but for showing dissent at the umpire's caught behind decision against him in the eight-wicket World Cup loss to England on Friday at Southampton.
The all-rounder received an official reprimand and received one demerit point for breaching Level One of the ICC Code of Conduct.
He was found to have breached Article 2.8 of the ICC Code of Conduct for Players and Player Support Personnel, which relates to showing dissent to an umpire’s decision.
The incident occurred in the 43rd over of the West Indies innings, when Brathwaite made his displeasure at being given out clear to the umpires.
Brathwaite was unlucky to be given out caught behind as television replays clearly showed that he missed the ball. However, the West Indies had no more reviews after wasting one on tailender Sheldon Cottrell earlier on.
Brathwaite admitted the offence and accepted the sanction proposed by David Boon of the Emirates Elite Panel of ICC Match Referees and, as such, there was no need for a formal hearing.
On-field umpires Sundaram Ravi and Kumar Dharmasena, third umpire Rodney Tucker and fourth official Paul Wilson levelled the charges against him.
Level 1 breaches carry a minimum penalty of an official reprimand, a maximum penalty of 50 per cent of a player’s match fee and one or two demerit points.
When a player reaches four or more demerit points within a 24-month period, they are converted into suspension points and a player is banned
Two suspension points equate to a ban from one Test or two ODIs or two T20Is, whatever comes first for the player.
Demerit points to remain on a player or player support personnel’s disciplinary record for a period of twenty-four (24) months from their imposition following which they will be expunged.