India’s young fast bowler Harshit Rana has found himself in trouble after a heated moment during India’s thrilling 17-run win over South Africa in the first ODI in Ranchi. Harshit Rana’s aggression has put the budding Indian fast bowler in the headlines for all the wrong reasons.
The incident occurred in the 22nd over of South Africa’s chase when Rana dismissed Dewald Brevis, who is known across the world for his aggressive batting style. Celebrating the big wicket, the jubilant South Africans turned towards the dressing room and angrily asked Brevis to walk back.
ICC reprimands Harshit Rana for controversial celebration against Dewald Brevis
Match officials felt that this action was unnecessary and could have caused an angry reaction from the dismissed batsman. On Wednesday, December 3, the International Cricket Council (ICC) reviewed the heated moment and found Harshit guilty of breaching Article 2.5 of the code of conduct.
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The ICC on Wednesday reprimanded Rana for his actions and gestures towards Brevis ahead of the second ODI against South Africa in Raipur. Along with the warning, Harshit has also been given one demerit point on his record for his controversial celebration.
“Harshit was found to have breached Article 2.5 of the ICC Code of Conduct for Players and Player Support Personnel, which relates to ‘using language, actions or gestures that are likely to provoke an insulting or aggressive reaction when a batsman is out during an international match,'” the ICC said in an official statement.
to be continued…
