Australia skipper Aaron Finch has been reprimanded for breach of using inappropriate language during T20I game against England. Finch was caught using foul language on the stump mic of the first innings.
The incident took place during the ninth over of the first innings. He has been charged for breach of Level 1 ICC Code of Conduct. The Article 2.3 of the ICC Code of Conduct states such act as an offence as “use of an audible obscenity during an international match”.
The 35-year-old has been handed one demerit point in his disciplinary record after the batter admitted the offence after the match. Match referee David Boon was the one to hand out the sanction to the Aussie skipper.
Here is the video of the incident:
"It would have been f***ing nice to know in time."
— Jack Snape (@jacksongs) October 10, 2022
Aaron Finch swearing at the umpire against England, after asking whether a ball had carried to Matthew Wade as he considered a review. Finch has been given an official reprimand by the match referee but avoided a fine. pic.twitter.com/Pm3AR1VmaR
Talking about the match, Finch-led Australia were handed 8-run defeat in the first T20I against England. Alex Hales and Jos Buttler made a record 132-run opening partnership to power the side to an easy win in the opening match of the series.