ICC accuses five U-19 players for breaching conduct: Details here
Bangladesh scripted history by winning their maiden World Cup title, as they beat India in the final of the ICC U-19 World Cup on Sunday. However, their historic celebration was marred by controversy after a few players from the sides were involved in a brawl following the match. Meanwhile, the International Cricket Council (ICC) has sanctioned five players for breaching conduct. Here is more.
It all happened following the conclusion of the match, as Bangladeshi players ran out in the middle to celebrate their victory. As per reports, certain Bangladeshi players were accused of saying something immoral to the Indian players, leading to a scuffle between the two. A Bangladeshi flag was also damaged in the process. However, the captains and umpires intervened to restore the order.
According to ICC, three Bangladeshi players, Md. Towhid Hridoy, Shamim Hossain and Rakibul Hasan, along with a couple of Indians, Akash Singh and Ravi Bishnoi, have been charged with a code violation. The players were found guilty of breaching ICC's Article 2.21, while Bishnoi was also charged for violating Article 2.5. Meanwhile, the players have accepted the sanctions imposed by match referee Graeme Labrooy.
The players have received the following suspension and demerit points: Hridoy: 10 suspension points, six demerit points. Hossain: Eight suspension points, six demerit points. Hasan: Four suspension points, five demerit points. Akash: Eight suspension points, six demerit points. Bishnoi: Five suspension points, seven demerit points. While the points would be in the record for two years, further sanctions could lead to match suspension/s.
"It is disappointing that Code of Conduct charges needed to be laid after such a closely contested match, but it is important to reinforce the standard of behavior that will be expected of these young players," said ICC General Manager, Geoff Allardice.
Put in to bat first, India were bundled out for 177, courtesy Avishek Das's 3/40, while opener Yashasvi Jaiswal was the top scorer, with 88 runs. In reply, Bangladesh were shaky in the middle. The pair of Parvez Hossain Emon (47) and Ali (43*) was strong enough to guide Bangladesh home. Ravi Bishnoi claimed 4/30 but that wasn't enough for Team India.
