Pant Reprimanded as Eng Set Stage for Chase

In addition, one demerit point has been added to Rishabh Pant's disciplinary record, for whom it was the first offence in 24 months

- STATESMAN NEWS SERVICE NEW DELHI, 24 JUNE

India wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant has been handed an official reprimand for breaching Level 1 of the ICC Code of Conduct during the Headingley Test. In addition, one demerit point has been added to Pant's disciplinary record, for whom it was the first offence in 24 months.

The International Cricket Council (ICC) found that Pant had breached Article 2.8 of the ICC Code of Conduct for Players and Player Support Personnel, which relates to "showing dissent at an Umpire's decision during an International Match."

The incident had occurred in the 61st over of England's first innings when Pant was having a discussion with the umpires regarding the condition of the ball, while Ben Stokes and Harry Brook were at the crease.

"When the umpires refused to change the ball after checking it with the ball gauge, the wicket-keeper showed his dissent by throwing the ball on the ground in front of the umpires," the ICC release said.