Leg-spinner Adam Zampa has earnt a slap on the wrist from the ICC after a code of conduct breach was levelled against him in Australia’s victory over West Indies on Thursday.
Zampa was charged with using “audible obscenity” while bowling during a tense period of the Windies’ run chase at Trent Bridge.
For all latest news, follow The Daily Star's Google News channel. He admitted the offence, meaning there was no need for a formal hearing, and the ICC issued him with one demerit point. Players are banned when they reach four or more demerit points within a 24-month period.
Zampa took 1-58 from 10 overs. The ICC confirmed the incident took place at the end of the 29th over. Having broken through for the key wicket of Nicholas Pooran for 40, Zampa endured a frustrating few overs as Australia pressed for another decisive breakthrough.
The 27-year-old had an lbw shout against Shai Hope turned down before near-misses from both Hope and Shimron Hetmyer. Hetmyer and Jason Holder then hit him for consecutive fours as he switched bowling ends in the lead-in to the outburst.
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