India players celebrate a stumping by Dhruv Jurel of India during the ICC U19 Cricket World Cup Super League Final match between India and Bangladesh at JB Marks Oval on February 09, 2020 in Potchefstroom, South Africa.
Five players – three Bangladeshi and two Indian players – have been found guilty of misconduct following the final of the ICC U19 Cricket World Cup in Potchefstroom in South Africa.
Md Towhid Hridoy, Shamim Hossain and Rakibul Hasan of Bangladesh and Akash Singh and Ravi Bishnoi of India were charged with violating the code of conduct. All five players have accepted the sanctions proposed by ICC U19 Cricket World Cup Match Referee Graeme Labrooy.
Bangladesh’s first-ever U-19 World Cup win was marred by a mass fracas when beaten finalists India took issue with celebrations from the victors, who sprinted onto the field of play and paraded in front of the team.
After bowling out India, Bangladesh successfully went into bat chasing just 178 to clinch their maiden U-19 World Cup.
Indian fielders and bowlers took issue with the celebrations, in which they alleged the winning players had made unsavory comments. Officials were forced to step in with some player getting physical in the altercation.
The final itself was a tense match between the two South Asian neighbours with plenty of sledging from players from both sides.
Md Towhid was slapped with ten suspension points, which equates to six demerit points, which will remain on his record for two years. Shamim received eight suspension points, which equates to six demerit points, which will also remain on his record for two years. Rakibul received a sanction of four suspension points, which equates to five demerit points, which will remain on his record for two years.
India’s Akash Singh received a sanction of eight suspension points, which equates to six demerit points, which will remain on his record for two years while Ravi collected five suspension points, which equates to five demerit points.
Bishnoi also accepted a second charge of having used language, actions or gestures which disparage or which could provoke an aggressive reaction from a batter following the dismissal of Avishek Das in the 23rd over. For this he received a further two demerit points meaning seven demerit points will remain on his record for the next two years.
All charges were levelled by on-field umpires Sam Nogajski and Adrian Holdstock, third umpire Ravindra Wimalasiri as well as fourth umpire Patrick Bongni Jele.
Geoff Allardice, ICC General Manager Cricket said: “The match was hard fought, as you would expect in an ICC U19 Cricket World Cup Final, but the elation and disappointment experienced by some players after the game spilled over into unedifying scenes that have no place in our sport. Respect is at the very heart of the spirit of cricket, and players are expected to show self-discipline, congratulate the opposition on their successes and enjoy the success of their own team.
“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 should they transition to senior international cricket.”
The suspension points will be applied to the forthcoming international matches the players are most likely to participate in at either senior or U19 level. One suspension point equals a player being ineligible for one ODI or T20I, U19 or A team international match.
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