Cricket

Anderson reprimanded

James Anderson
England bowler James Anderson celebrates with team mates after dismissing a batsman. File Photo: Reuters

England paceman James Anderson has received an International Cricket Council code of conduct reprimand for showing disrespect to umpire S Ravi during the third Test against Sri Lanka at Lord's, the global governing body said Sunday.

Anderson has been handed the minimum penalty for the Level One offence of "conduct that is contrary to the spirit of the game".

England's all-time leading wicket-taker admitted the charge and accepted the punishment for his response on Saturday.

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Anderson reprimanded

James Anderson
England bowler James Anderson celebrates with team mates after dismissing a batsman. File Photo: Reuters

England paceman James Anderson has received an International Cricket Council code of conduct reprimand for showing disrespect to umpire S Ravi during the third Test against Sri Lanka at Lord's, the global governing body said Sunday.

Anderson has been handed the minimum penalty for the Level One offence of "conduct that is contrary to the spirit of the game".

England's all-time leading wicket-taker admitted the charge and accepted the punishment for his response on Saturday.

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