Mumbai, February 18 Scotland opener George Munsey has been reprimanded and given one demerit point for throwing his helmet onto the advertising boards during their Group C T20 World Cup match against Nepal here.
Munsey was found to have violated Article 2.2 of the ICC Code of Conduct for Players and Player Support Personnel, which relates to "abusing cricket equipment or clothing, ground equipment or fixtures and fittings during an International Match."
In addition, one demerit point has also been added to Munsey's disciplinary record, and this was his first offense in a 24-month period.
The incident occurred at the end of the 10th over of Scotland's innings, when Munsey threw his helmet onto the advertising boards as he made his way back to the dressing room after being dismissed.
Munsey admitted to the offense and accepted the sanction proposed by David Gilbert of the ICC International Panel of Match Referees, so there was no need for a formal hearing.
On-field umpires K.N. Ananthapadmanabhan and Alex Wharf, third umpire Adrian Holdstock, and fourth umpire Langton Rusere leveled the charge.
Level 1 breaches carry a minimum penalty of an official reprimand, a maximum penalty of 50% of a player's match fee, and one or two demerit points.
