Dasun Shanaka fined for ball tampering

Two suspension points equate to a ban from one Test or two ODIs or two T20Is, whatever comes first for the player. (Photo: BCCI)

All Level 2 breaches carry a minimum penalty of a fine of between 50-100 per cent of the applicable match fee and/or up to two suspension points. (Photo: BCCI)

In addition to the fine for his breach of Article 2.2.9, three demerit points have been added to Shanaka's disciplinary record. (Photo: AFP)

Pursuant to Article 7.6 of the Code, if Shanaka reaches four or more demerit points within a 24-month period, they will be converted into suspension points and he will be banned. (Photo: ICC)

The charge was laid by on-field umpires Joel Wilson and Richard Kettleborough, third umpire Nigel Llong and fourth umpire Chettithody Shamshuddin after the end of second day's play. (Photo: BCCI)

Sri Lanka fast bowler Dasun Shanaka courted controversy for ball tampering during the second day of the second cricket Test here against India at Nagpur. (Photo: BCCI)

The incident happened in the 50th over when TV cameras caught Shanaka picking the seam of the ball. The medium pacer admitted he tried to tamper with the ball to ICC match referree David Boon.

According to an ICC media release, Shanaka has been fined 75 per cent of his match fee for breaching Level 2 of the ICC Code of Conduct.