Gerald Coetzee Fined for Dissent in T20I Against India
Gerald Coetzee Fined for Dissent in T20I, ICC Sanctions Multiple Players
South African fast bowler Gerald Coetzee has been penalized 50% of his match fee and handed a demerit point for showing dissent towards the umpire during the fourth T20I against India in Johannesburg. The incident occurred in the 15th over of India’s innings when Coetzee made an inappropriate comment after a delivery was called a wide.
Details of the Incident
- Offense: Violation of Article 2.8 of the ICC Code of Conduct, which pertains to showing dissent at an umpire’s decision.
- Sanction: 50% fine, one demerit point, and an official reprimand.
- Outcome: Coetzee admitted to the offense and accepted the penalty, avoiding a formal hearing.
- India secured a 3-1 series win after the match.
Other ICC Sanctions
The fourth T20I wasn’t the only game involving disciplinary actions:
Scott Edwards (Netherlands Captain)
- Incident: Found guilty of two breaches during the third T20I against Oman in Al Amerat.
- Displayed his bat to the umpire after an lbw decision.
- Threw his bat and gloves on the field while walking off.
- Sanction:
- Two demerit points (one for each offense).
- 10% deduction from his match fee.
Sufyan Mehmood (Oman Seamer)
- Incident: Gave a send-off to Netherlands batter Teja Nidamanuru during the same match.
- Sanction:
- One demerit point.
- 10% match fee fine.
Both players accepted their penalties, negating the need for formal hearings.
Match Outcomes
- India vs. South Africa: India won the T20I series 3-1.
- Netherlands vs. Oman: Netherlands clinched the series 2-1.
