New Delhi: The bad news keeps pouring in for the men in blue, as according to the latest the latest reports, ICC has reprimanded the start Indian pacer and test vice-captain Jasprit Bumrah for breaching the ICC code of conduct during the first test match against England in Hyderabad.
The incident in question took place during over number 81 of the second Innings of the English team when the Indian pacer seemingly came into the running line of the English batter Ollie Pope, who played a brilliant 196 runs inning to take his team from 190 runs behind in the first innings total of India to a match-winning 230 runs in the lead.
Check out the full video below:
Jasprit Bumrah handed a demerit point cz of shoulder push of Pope
##INDvENG #ENGvsIND #ENGvIND #INDvsENG pic.twitter.com/SnwJo9mGBo— Sporty Girl (@Sporty_Girl360) January 29, 2024
In the video, Bumrah can be clearly seen getting into the running line of Ollie Pope intentionally.
The ICC has handed Jasprit Bumrah one demerit point for his offensive actions against the English batter.
Notably, Bumrah has only been handed a demerit point but not fined by ICC, as this is the first offence by the Indian pacer in the 24-month time period set by the cricket’s apex governing body.
Complaint filed by on-field umpires
The official complaint against Bumrah was filed by the on-field umpires Paul Reiffel and Chris Gaffaney, while the third and fourth umpires, Marais Erasmus and Rohan Pandit, also agreed to the opinion of the other two umpires.
Notably, the Indian pacer pleaded guilty to the incident, leading to no formal hearing, as the direct official verdict was given.
Netizens react
The netizens on X (Formerly known as Twitter) also gave their take on the more aggressive side of the usual calm and composed Jasprit Bumrah.
Check out their reactions below:
Jasprit Bumrah has been handed 1 Demerit Point for deliberately coming in Ollie Pope’s way.#JaapritBunrah #OlliePope #INDvsENG #INDvENG #INDvsENGTest #PSL9 pic.twitter.com/H1C64NwmU0
— Babar Azam World (@Babarazam958) January 29, 2024
Jasprit Bumrah has handed 1 demerit point for breaching Level 1 of ICC code of conduct. pic.twitter.com/IahB8McjOe
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) January 29, 2024
#JaspritBumrah reprimanded for breaching ICC Code of Conduct during Hyderabad Test
Read: https://t.co/L91S0TG69E #INDvsENG #INDvsENGTest pic.twitter.com/ExbLAjh22l
— IANS (@ians_india) January 29, 2024
Jasprit Bumrah handed a demerit point cz of shoulder push of Pope
##INDvENG #ENGvsIND #ENGvIND #INDvsENG pic.twitter.com/SnwJo9mGBo— Sporty Girl (@Sporty_Girl360) January 29, 2024
Breaking: India’s medium pacer Jasprit Bumrah has received an official reprimand for breaching ICC Code of Conduct, one demerit point has been added to Bumrah’s disciplinary record 🤯
His shoulder bump to Ollie Pope got him into trouble! Padosiyo? 🇮🇳
[CricTracker] #INDvsENG pic.twitter.com/UTNQVVnTW0
— Syed Awon (@syedawon66) January 29, 2024
Jasprit Bumrah has been handed 1 Demerit Point for deliberately coming in Ollie Pope’s way.
Poor Lollipop 🥺 pic.twitter.com/nWV9Z3ZcYD
— 𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗶.🏴 (@kohlifangirl178) January 29, 2024
Jasprit Bumrah reprimanded 1 demerit point for breaching ICC Code of Conduct as he deliberately coming in Ollie Pope’s way. pic.twitter.com/QJNxC0z3Fj
— CricketMAN2 (@ImTanujSingh) January 29, 2024
Jasprit Bumrah has been reprimanded and given one demerit point after making contact with Ollie Pope during Day Four of the Hyderabad Test match.
FULL DETAILS: https://t.co/CMe3BKUhOu#INDvsENG pic.twitter.com/NolDaC96XY
— Wisden (@WisdenCricket) January 29, 2024
Jasprit Bumrah has been officially reprimanded and handed a demerit point for breaching Level 1 of the ICC code of conduct.
“The incident occurred in the 81st over of England’s second innings, when Bumrah, after completing his follow through, deliberately stepped in Pope’s way pic.twitter.com/xYEzVywBaS
— Om 45 🇮🇳 (@Rohitian_Om) January 29, 2024