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Rana Reprimanded for Provocative Send-Off in ODI Against South Africa
Ranchi, India – Indian bowler Harshit Rana has received an official reprimand and one demerit point for breaching the ICC Code of Conduct during the first ODI against South Africa on Sunday. The incident occurred in the 22nd over of South Africa’s innings after Rana dismissed Dewald Brevis.
According to the ICC, Rana violated Article 2.5 of the code, which prohibits the use of language, actions, or gestures that could disparage or provoke an aggressive reaction from a dismissed batter. Following Brevis’s dismissal, Rana gestured towards the dressing room in a manner deemed inappropriate by match officials.
Match referee Richie Richardson proposed the sanction, which Rana accepted, avoiding a formal hearing. The charge was brought by on-field umpires Jayaraman Madanagopal and Sam Nogajski, third umpire Rod Tucker, and fourth umpire Rohan Pandit.
This is Rana’s first offense in the last 24 months. While a Level 1 breach carries a minimum penalty of a reprimand, it can also include a fine of up to 50% of the match fee and one or two demerit points. Accumulation of four or more demerit points within a 24-month period can lead to suspension from matches.
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