Laura Wolvaardt Faces Reprimand for ICC Code of Conduct Violation

Dubai, Dec 17 (NationPress) South Africa's captain, Laura Wolvaardt, has been reprimanded for a Level 1 breach of the ICC Code of Conduct during the ongoing Test match against England in Bloemfontein and has received a penalty of one demerit point. The ICC confirmed in a statement that Wolvaardt was found guilty of violating Article 2.8 of the Code, which relates to showing dissent towards an umpire’s decision during an International Match.

The incident took place during the 45th over of South Africa’s first innings on Monday when Wolvaardt displayed frustration after being ruled LBW by the on-field umpires.

Consequently, one demerit point has been added to Wolvaardt’s disciplinary record. This marks her first offence within a 24-month timeframe. The charge was initiated by on-field umpires Lauren Agenbag and Kerrin Klaaste, with assistance from third umpire Bongani Jele and fourth umpire Siphelele Gasa.

Wolvaardt admitted to the offence and accepted the suggested sanction, which was handed down by Shandre Fritz, a member of the Emirates ICC International Panel of Match Referees. No formal hearing was considered necessary.

For Level 1 breaches, penalties can vary from an official reprimand to a maximum fine of 50 percent of the player's match fee, in addition to one or two demerit points.