Zimbabwe Pacer Kundai Matimu has been fined 15% of its match fee for violation of level 1 of the ICC code of conduct during the second test against South Africa at Bulawayo. The incident appeared at day 1 during the 72nd over of South Africa’s first innings.
After fielding the ball in his follow-three, Kundai Matigimu threw it to young South African batsman Lhuan-D. Pritorius, killing him on a wrist from a short distance.
ICC punished Kundai Matigimu of Zimbabwe for a dangerous throw in Lhuan-de Pratorius
The Zimbabwe’s bowler was found guilty of violating Article 2.9 of the ICC Code of Conduct, which is an inappropriate and/or dangerous manner during an international match to throw a ball (or any other item of cricket equipment) to a player or near a player. “
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MaTIGIMU accepted crime and approval, which was proposed by Ranjan Madugale of the Emirates ICC Elite Panel of the Match Referee, so there was no need for a formal hearing.
In addition to the fine, a demerit point has also been added to the disciplinary records of Matigimu. This was the first crime of Zimbabwe bowler within a 24 -month period.
The bad light ends 2 early, but South Africa tightened the grip on Zimbabwe
Meanwhile, the matches of the match were once again forced to end the game of day 2 due to poor lighting, bringing another major day to South Africa, which was locked in the second Test against Zimbabwe at the Queens Sports Club in Bulvio.
Protiaz started a strong, built on its huge clan in the morning session, in which Vian Mulder remained unbeaten on record-breaking 367. His amazing knock is now the most individual test score by South African.
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Although Mulder had a real chance to break Brian Lara’s 400*world record, he decided to announce the innings with the team on a large scale in 626/5. The South African bowlers were also on the role. In the second session, he ripped six wickets through Zimbabwe’s batting line-up.
Only Sean Williams showed any battle, struggling with the disease to score an unbeaten 83. The rest of the lineup fell, and Zimbabwe was excluded for just 170 runs. Then, the Proteus Side decided to chase, and Zimbabwe lost another initial wicket as Donon Myers before closing the day. Hosts are scoring 402 runs against South Africa.
I was not good anywhere: Vian Mulder
After the end of the day 2, Mulder admitted that he was not quite good when he first started playing for South Africa, but the valuable opportunity to learn from former players helped him to improve. He credited Zimbabwe’s head coach Justin Simmons to play a big role in his development.
Vian Mulder said: “When I started playing for SA, I was not very good. They gave me a lot of opportunities to learn from retired players and really improve polish and my game. To go to England, I helped me understand technical things in my game and helped me understand what kind of cricketers I want to help.
