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West Indies Players Sanctioned for Code of Conduct Breach
12 Oct
Summary
- Powell penalized for abusing cricket equipment after dismissal.
- Rutherford sanctioned for showing dissent at umpire's decision.
- Both players received one demerit point each for their actions.
Rovman Powell and Sherfane Rutherford, West Indies cricketers, have received reprimands from the International Cricket Council (ICC) following their conduct during the second T20 International against India. The matches took place in Ranchi on Friday, October 10, 2026. Powell was found to have breached Article 2.2 of the ICC Code of Conduct, specifically for the abuse of cricket equipment after his dismissal.
Rutherford's infraction involved Article 2.8, pertaining to showing dissent at an umpire's decision. This occurred when a delivery he believed to be a wide was ruled legitimate, leading to his aggressive reaction towards the umpire. Both players have admitted to their offenses and accepted the sanctions proposed by match referee Prakash Bhatt.
