Gurnoor Brar Warned for Breaching ICC Code of Conduct

 

Gurnoor Brar’s first ODI against England has brought more than just cricketing attention.

 

The India fast bowler has been warned by the ICC and given one demerit point after an incident during England’s innings at Edgbaston. The charge came under Article 2.9 of the ICC Code of Conduct, which deals with throwing a ball at or near a player in an inappropriate or dangerous manner during an international match.

 

What Happened?

 

The incident took place in the eighth over of England’s innings.

 

Brar fielded the ball after Ben Duckett played it back towards him and then threw it in Duckett’s direction. The throw missed the batter narrowly, but the officials deemed the action dangerous enough to warrant a formal charge.

 

ICC’s View on the Incident

 

According to the ICC’s finding reported by Cricbuzz, Brar picked up the ball while fielding and threw it towards the batter in an inappropriate and dangerous manner.

 

The match commentary also noted that Brar collected the ball and threw it back at Duckett, missing him “by a whisker.”

 

Brar Accepts the Sanction

 

There was no formal hearing because Brar admitted the offence and accepted the sanction proposed by match referee Richie Richardson.

 

The charge was levelled by on-field umpires Kumar Dharmasena and Mike Burns, third umpire Sam Nogajski, and fourth official Russell Warren.

 

Why the Demerit Point Matters

 

A single demerit point is not a major ban-level punishment, but it does put the player on notice. In ICC disciplinary terms, repeated offences over a set period can lead to more serious consequences.

 

For Brar, the bigger message is simple: aggression is part of fast bowling, but actions after the ball is played are watched closely, especially when they risk physical danger to a batter.

 

Interesting Angle for Sportish

 

The interesting part here is the fine line between fast-bowling aggression and punishable conduct.

 

Brar’s action was not part of a delivery. It came after the batter had played the ball back. That is why the ICC treated it seriously. For a young fast bowler, this becomes an early reminder that international cricket is watched from every angle — not only for wickets and speed, but also for discipline.

 

Key Takeaway

 

Gurnoor Brar has been warned and handed one demerit point for breaching Article 2.9 of the ICC Code of Conduct during the first ODI against England. He admitted the offence, accepted the sanction, and avoided a formal hearing.

 

Gurnoor Brar has been warned by the ICC.
The India pacer received one demerit point after throwing the ball towards Ben Duckett in an inappropriate and dangerous manner during the first ODI at Edgbaston.

 

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