The International Cricket Council (ICC) issues a Level 1 warning to India fast bowler Gurnoor Brar for breaching the ICC Code of Conduct during the first ODI against England. The incident occurs in the eighth over of England’s innings at Birmingham on July 14, when Brar, while fielding, picks up the ball and throws it towards the batter Ben Duckett in what match officials determine is an inappropriate and dangerous manner. Reports cite that the offence relates to throwing a ball at or near a player in such a manner, referencing Article 2.9 of the Code of Conduct for Players and Player Support Personnel.
Brar receives one demerit point and admits the offence, accepting the sanction proposed by match referee Richie Richardson. Because Brar accepts the penalty, the articles state there is no need for a formal hearing. The same reports add that it is his first offence in a 24-month period. Despite the reprimand, Brar contributes with two wickets as India wins the match by six wickets and takes a 1-0 lead in the three-match ODI series.
