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India.com
3 days ago
- Sport
- India.com
Shubman Gill risks ICC sanction after breach on Captaincy debut in 1st Test vs England
Shubman Gill. New Delhi: Shubman Gill did not disappoint, with his performance in his first Test against England, first at Headingley, Leeds on Friday, June 20. He lived up to his billing and he took India off on a sensational knock to lead his team into a good position. Following his half-century, Gill is in fine line of a century of records with Team India at 276/3 by the end of 70 overs. However, despite a cracking start to his captaincy with the bat, Gill made a blunder which might see him bearing International Cricket Council's (ICC) brunt. The 25 year-old could be reprimanded by ICC after breaking rules of dressing code. The possible breach is found in the socks that Gill wore in the match. He appeared in a black pair of socks unlike the traditional whites with white socks. This is not permitted under the ICC's regulations, which follow recommendations from the Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC), the body responsible for the laws of cricket. Clause 19.45 of ICC Clothing and Equipment Rules and Regulations obliges players to wear white socks or cream and light grey-colored socks in Test matches and it was implemented in May 2023. Richie Richardson, who is the match referee, will decide whether Shubman Gill should be fined or not in the first India-England Test. In case the match referee observes the infringement of the dress code, the Indian Test captain might face the fine. To make that happen, the referee would have to think of it as a deliberate Level 1 offense. In this case, the fine may be 10-20 per cent of his match fee in the event that he is found deserving. But in case this selection of black socks by Gill was not intentional, maybe because his white socks were wet, then he would evade punishment. The case varies depending on how the referee of the match interprets the scene. It should be mentioned that a Level 1 infringement may also be punished with fines and up to 50 per cent of the match fee, as well as demerit points, whereas more serious Level 2 violations can also be charged with a higher penalty in addition to bans though it is possible only in case of other types of misconduct.
Business Upturn
3 days ago
- Sport
- Business Upturn
ENG vs IND 1st Test: Shubman Gill breaks ICC rule on captaincy debut by wearing black socks, could face fine
By Aditya Bhagchandani Published on June 20, 2025, 22:59 IST India's new Test skipper Shubman Gill might have made headlines for his commanding half-century on Day 1 of the IND vs ENG 1st Test at Headingley, but he also caught the eye for a different reason — one that could lead to disciplinary action from the International Cricket Council (ICC). Gill was spotted wearing black socks instead of the mandated white or cream in Test cricket. According to clause 19.45 of the ICC Clothing and Equipment Rules and Regulations, players must wear white, cream or light grey-colour socks in Tests. Gill's choice of black clearly breaches this protocol. The rule, based on MCC's recommendation, was enforced in May 2023 and is applicable across all ICC-sanctioned Test matches. Could Gill be fined? The final decision lies with match referee Richie Richardson. If deemed a Level 1 offence and found to be deliberate, Gill could be fined 10–20% of his match fee. If considered unintentional — for instance, due to an emergency like wet or unavailable white socks — he may escape penalty. Past incidents involving dress code violations: KL Rahul (2018) : Fined 10% for wearing a non-compliant helmet. : Fined 10% for wearing a non-compliant helmet. Chris Gayle (2016) : Fined 10% for using a black-bladed bat in BBL. : Fined 10% for using a black-bladed bat in BBL. Imam-ul-Haq (2019) : Fined 15% for using a bat with an unauthorised logo. : Fined 15% for using a bat with an unauthorised logo. Joe Root (2021): Fined 15% for sporting a rainbow logo during a Test. While minor, such violations still fall under ICC oversight and could lead to disciplinary action depending on the referee's interpretation. Despite the potential fine, Gill impressed with the bat, scoring 53* at Tea on Day 1 as India stood strong at 215/2. Ahmedabad Plane Crash Aditya Bhagchandani serves as the Senior Editor and Writer at Business Upturn, where he leads coverage across the Business, Finance, Corporate, and Stock Market segments. With a keen eye for detail and a commitment to journalistic integrity, he not only contributes insightful articles but also oversees editorial direction for the reporting team.
