IND vs SA: Why Harshit Rana was reprimanded by the ICC; Indian pacer accepts accusation | Cricket News
NEW DELHI: Indian pacer Harshit Rana has been formally reprimanded by the ICC for violating the code of conduct during India’s 17-run win over South Africa in the first ODI in Ranchi – an incident that has now placed the spotlight on the 23-year-old quick. The sanction stemmed from Rana’s overzealous sending off of Dewald Brevis, an act that match officials deemed provocative and contrary to the expected spirit at international level.Go beyond borders with our YouTube channel. REGISTER NOW!Rana was found guilty of violating Article 2.5 of the ICC Code of Conduct, which covers “words, actions or gestures that denigrate or could provoke an aggressive response from an attacker upon dismissal.”
The flashpoint occurred in the 22nd over, moments after dismissing Brevis, when the fast bowler gestured towards the dressing room, a move interpreted as inflammatory. As a result, Rana received a formal reprimand and a demerit point, the first on his disciplinary record in the last 24 months.The young manager accepted the charge and the sanction proposed by match referee Richie Richardson, ensuring no formal hearing was required.India, meanwhile, remained focused on concluding the series in Raipur, where they remained unchanged for the second ODI. South Africa captain Temba Bavuma won the toss and elected to bowl, extending India’s astonishing 20-match losing streak in ODIs. The Proteas made three changes, bringing in Bavuma, Keshav Maharaj and Lungi Ngidi.
