ICC reprimands England allrounder after words with Virat Kohli on day one in Mohali while India skipper escapes sanction
Stokes slapped on wrist for Kohli exchange
England allrounder Ben Stokes has been reprimanded by the International Cricket Council for a foul-mouthed tirade at the India players following his dismissal on day one of the third Test in Mohali.
Stokes had moved to 29 when he raced so far past a delivery from Ravindra Jadeja he wasn't even in the television frame when recalled wicketkeeper Parthiv Patel whipped off the bails.
As he was headed back to the dressing room, Stokes stopped to remonstrate with India skipper Virat Kohli. Words were exchanged between the pair, and the umpires stepped in.
It was unclear from the television footage who spoke first, but the ICC has officially reprimanded the firebrand Englishman for breaching the Code of Conduct.
Stokes made " inappropriate comments which were heard by both the on-field umpires", the ICC said in a release.
The governing body cited him for “using language or a gesture that is obscene, offensive or insulting during an International Match”.
He had one demerit point added to his record under the ICC's latest Code of Conduct. If he reaches four or more demerit points within a 24-month period, they will be converted into suspension points and he will be banned. Two suspension points equate to a ban from one Test or two ODIs or two T20Is, whatever comes first for the player.
Stokes's reprimand came just hours after stumps on day one of the third Test between England and India in Mohali.
The reprimand was the minimum penalty available to the match referee. There was no mention from the ICC if Kohli would be charged for his part in the exchange. The India skipper was spoken to by the on-field umpires after the verbals.
Conversely, there has been no word from the ICC over the send-off delivered by South Africa pace bowler Kagiso Rabada after he bowled Australia Test debutant Nic Maddinson, who had failed to score, on Friday evening in Adelaide.
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