Pooran is understood to have breached level 3 of the ICC Code of Conduct for Players and Player Support Personnel.
During the 3rd ODI between the two sides at Lucknow’s Ekana Stadium on Monday, a video showing Pooran rubbing the ball behind his thighs and then scratching the ball went viral. The video sparked reactions on Twitter and everyone waited for the matter to be taken up by the ICC.
After reviewing the incident, ICC charged Nicholas Pooran with a violation of article 2.14 of the code, which relates to ‘changing the condition of the ball.’ Four demerit points were also added to Poooran’s record.
Pooran reportedly accepted the charge and apologized for the error of judgment on his part. He also sent an apology to all the players involved in the match from both sides, support staff, umpires and fans all around the world. He said -
The ICC Code of Conduct states:
2.14- Changing the condition of the ball in breach of clause 41.3 of the ICC Standard Test Match, ODI and T20I playing conditions.
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