Cricket is a gentleman’s game, but fighting with opponents is part of the sport. Players do this to each other all the time, either to take out their frustrations or to get inside the opponent’s head and force them to make a mistake. Something similar happened to the South African star Heinrich classes got involved in an argument with some Pakistani players which did not end well for him.
ICC fined Heinrich Klassen for kicking the stumps
South Africa started their innings in the 26th over as they were bowled out by Pakistan for just 329 runs. Haris Rauf He hit the last ball on top and then he said something to Klassen that fired up the South African keeper who responded with his own words. Pakistani captain Mohammad Rizvan entered the scene to defend his bowler and there was finger pointing between him and Klassen. The mood on the field returned to normal, as did the umpires and some senior Pakistani players. Babar Azam mediated, but since then the flashpoint has shifted to Klassen.
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South Africa’s chase ended as they were the last to be dismissed by Klassen Nasim Shah. Klassen put in a valiant effort to save the match for his team and keep the Proteas’ hopes of the series alive, but received no support from the other South African batsmen. Angered by the defeat, Klassen hit the stumps to vent his frustration. The ICC later announced that Klassen had been found guilty from violation ICC code of conduct and is caught 15 percent his match fee for the same.
Klaasen’s crime
ICC explained Klassen further was broken Article 2.2 of the ICC Code of Conduct For Players and Player Support Staffis related to “Misuse of cricket equipment or clothing, ground equipment or fixtures and fittings during an international match.” In addition, as it was Klassen’s first offense in 24 months, one demerit point was added to his disciplinary record.
It is reported that Klassen accepted the sanction proposed by the referee of the match Richie Richardson. Judges on the field Alex Wharf and Lubabalo Gcumathird umpire Nitin Menon and fourth umpire Allahuddin Palekar brought charges against him for his actions.
South Africa will play the third and final ODI of the series against Pakistan at the Wanderers stadium. The visiting team has already secured an unbeaten lead of 2:0. However, the Proteas will be looking to avoid a series challenge against a Pakistan side that managed to beat them convincingly in the first two ODIs.
