Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 02:34pm on 29 Jan 2024,Monday Sports
India's Jasprit Bumrah faces ICC reprimand and a demerit point for inappropriate physical contact with England's Ollie Pope during the Hyderabad Test. The incident occurred during the 81st over of England's second innings. Bumrah obstructed Pope's path while running between wickets, resulting in a collision. Bumrah admitted to the offence, avoiding the need for a formal hearing. According to ICC's Code of Conduct, any form of inappropriate physical contact is prohibited. As it's Bumrah's first transgression within two years, he received an official reprimand and one demerit point, added to his record.