ICC Punishes New Zealand Star For Smashing Hand Sanitizer Dispenser

ICC fined Tim Southee for breaking Article 2.2 of the Code of Conduct, which addresses improper use of cricket equipment, clothing, ground equipment, or fixtures during international matches.

Kane Williamson-led New Zealand have been eliminated from T20 World Cup 2024. ( Image Source :PTI )

Tim Southee fined: New Zealand fast bowler Tim Southee has been fined by the ICC for violating the code of conduct during the T20 World Cup 2024 match against West Indies. The specific violation occurred during the match, leading to disciplinary action and a fine imposed on Southee for his actions.

During the match against the West Indies, New Zealand batsman Tim Southee was dismissed in the 18th over. As he was returning to the pavilion, the senior fast bowler expressed his frustration by smashing a hand sanitizer dispenser, leading to disciplinary action by the ICC for breaching code of conduct.

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Southee has been fined by the ICC for breaking Article 2.2 of the Code of Conduct, which addresses the improper use of cricket equipment, clothing, ground equipment, or fixtures during international matches.

Tim Southee acknowledged his error and willingly accepted the penalty handed down by match referee David Boon.

As a result of a Level 1 offense, he received an official reprimand and had one demerit point added to his disciplinary record. This incident marks Southee's first offense in the past 24 months, contributing to the leniency of the punishment imposed.

Kane Williamson-led New Zealand have been eliminated from T20 World Cup 2024. Few hours ago, they won their final group stage match against Uganda. This is for the first time in New Zealand's cricket history that they have been knocked out from T20 World Cup tournament in the group stage. 

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Tim Southee featured in two T20 World Cup 2024 matches for New Zealand, claiming 2 wickets while conceding 21 runs in his 4-over spell against West Indies and then bowling a match-winning spell against Uganda, claiming three wickets for just 4 runs in his 4 overs.