IND vs ENG: Could Rishabh Pant face ICC ban after heated clash over ball change?
Rishabh Pant throws ball in frustration after umpire denies change
During a tense moment in England's innings at Headingley, India's vice-captain
Rishabh Pant
faces potential ICC sanctions after displaying frustration over an umpire's decision regarding a ball change request. The incident unfolded after the penultimate delivery of the 61st over when Mohammed Siraj was hit for four by
Harry Brook
's ramp shot over the slips, leading to Pant's animated protest and subsequent actions that could breach multiple ICC Code of Conduct articles.
The situation escalated when Pant, dissatisfied with the ball's condition, approached umpire Paul Reiffel for inspection. Despite Reiffel's examination with a ball gauge indicating no issues, Pant persisted in his appeal for a ball change.
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Upon the umpire's rejection of his request, Pant reacted by throwing the ball back-handed onto the ground before leaving the scene, prompting boos from the Headingley crowd.
Former India coach Ravi Shastri, commenting on the incident, stated: "When you start wanting to change the ball every now and then, it's a clear indication that nothing's happening. We want something to happen. And that was frustration from Pant."
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Mark Butcher
, co-commentator, responded: "I'm not sure there was any need for that. (We) know that he's a showman and part of that is probably in order to get a reaction from the crowd, but I'm not sure Paul Reiffel appreciated it very much."
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Pant's actions could potentially violate two specific articles of the ICC Code of Conduct. Article 2.8 addresses dissent at an umpire's decision, which could be classified as either a Level 1 or Level 2 offense, particularly under clause (a) for showing excessive disappointment and clause (h) for engaging in prolonged discussion about the decision.
The second possible violation falls under Article 2.9, which specifically prohibits "throwing a ball at or near an umpire in an inappropriate manner."
This offense also carries potential Level 1 and Level 2 sanctions.
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The controversy continued to impact the game as the umpires conducted multiple ball checks in the following over. Team members
Shubman Gill
and
Jasprit Bumrah
were observed discussing the issue with officials.
The match situation at the time showed England at 276-5 in response to India's first-innings total of 471, with Mohammed Siraj managing to dismiss
Ben Stokes
shortly after the incident.
The incident highlights the growing tensions in the match and raises questions about player conduct and its consequences under ICC regulations. The governing body's response to Pant's actions remains to be seen as the match continues to unfold at Headingley.
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