Daryl Mitchell employed inappropriate language in the course of the very first Test among New Zealand and West Indies.© AFP
New Zealand pacer Daryl Mitchell has been fined 15 per cent of his match charge for breaching the International Cricket Council’s (ICC) code of conduct in the course of the not too long ago concluded very first Test match against West Indies. In a statement, the ICC mentioned, “Mitchell was found to have breached Article 2.3 of the ICC code, which relates to ‘use of an audible obscenity during an international match’. In addition to this, one demerit point has been added to his disciplinary record.”
The incident occurred in the 62nd more than on Saturday when Mitchell employed inappropriate language as Jason Holder was operating among the wickets and in close proximity to him.
Jeff Crowe of the Emirates ICC Elite Panel of Match Referees imposed the sanction which was ratified by the ICC Cricket Operations division as per the COVID-19 interim playing regulations. Mitchell pleaded guilty to the offence and accepted the proposed sanction, so there was no need to have for a formal hearing.
The charge was levelled by on-field umpires Chris Gaffaney, Wayne Knights and Television umpire Christopher Brown.
Earlier in the day, New Zealand defeated Jason Holder-led side by an innings and 134 runs to register their largest win in terms of runs against the West Indies at Seddon Park.
With this win, New Zealand have taken a 1- lead in the two-match Test series. The second and final Test among the two sides will be played in Wellington from December 11.