Zaheer Khan was fined 80% of his match fee for violating the code of conducts laid out by ICC. The rule prohibits misbehaving with the opponent during the game. Zaheer was found of guilty unsporting conduct during India's dominant victory.
"Clearly, this sort of behaviour is not acceptable at any level of cricket - it showed a lack of respect for the player who had been dismissed," Broad said. "Respect for the opposition was something that we talked about in the pre-series meeting I had with both captains and so it was disappointing that Zaheer behaved in this way."
Broad considered Zaheer's good disciplinary record in delivering the fine. "He also pleaded guilty at the first opportunity and was very apologetic while also promising not to repeat the offence," Broad said.
"The match referee decides that," Dhoni said. "If there is some aggressive cricket in the field going on, I prefer that. The guys are not really crossing the boundary, so it is okay."
Ponting said: "They did get involved a couple of times in this game." We all know the referee is involved in the Zaheer Khan incident from Monday."
Zaheer Khan circled the batsman Hayden when he was dismissed LBW by Harbhajan. He also shouted against Hayden. This provoked Hayden to complain to the leg umpire who took the matter to the match referee.
Tuesday, October 21, 2008
Zaheer Khan Fined!
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