Coetzee handed demerit point for dissenting ‘wide’ call in Johannesburg T20I

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Sanctions Handed to Players for Code of Conduct Breaches

Gerald Coetzee Receives Demerit Point for Dissent

South Africa fast bowler Gerald Coetzee was handed one demerit point for dissented behavior during the Johannesburg T20I against India. After a delivery was called a 'wide', Coetzee made an inappropriate comment towards the umpire, violating Article 2.8 of the ICC Code.

Scott Edwards and Sufyan Mehmood Also Face Sanctions

• Scott Edwards: Netherlands captain Scott Edwards was fined 10% of his match fee and received two demerit points. He committed two separate breaches:
  • Showing dissent by gesturing with his bat after being given out LBW, violating Article 2.8.
  • Throwing his bat and gloves onto the field in frustration, violating Article 2.2.
• Sufyan Mehmood: Oman's Sufyan Mehmood was fined 10% of his match fee and received one demerit point for pointing the batter towards the dressing room in a provocative manner.