Pant given demerit point for dissent towards umpires

Rishabh Pant, the wicketkeeper for India, was given a demerit point after admitting to dissention toward the umpires during the first Test against England.

According to article 2 8 of the International Cricket Council’s code of conduct, Pant, 27, was found to have committed a level one offence.

Harry Brook and Ben Stokes were batting on day three of the third Test at Headingley when the incident occurred in the 61st over of England’s first innings.

Pant was spotted discussing the condition of the match ball with on-field umpires Paul Reiffel and Chris Gaffaney.

Pant reacted by throwing the ball on the ground in front of the umpires when they refused to change the ball after they had checked it with the ball gauge.

Pant was not required to appear for a formal hearing because he accepted the sanction suggested by match referee Richie Richardson and admitted the offence.

“Pant’s disciplinary record has been reduced to the point where it was the first offense in a 24-month period,” according to a statement from the ICC.

A player is banned when they reach four or more demonetization points within a two-year period.

One Test, two ODIs, or two T20Is are banned for two suspension points.

Pant, a left-hander, was a key player for India in the Leeds game.