Rovman Powell, Sherfane Rutherford Sanctioned By ICC After IND vs WI 2nd T20I

Rovman Powell, Sherfane Rutherford Penalised (Source: AFP)In a major development, Rovman Powell and Sherfane Rutherford have received an official reprimand from the International Cricket Council (ICC) for breaching Level 1 of its Code of Conduct during the second T20I against India in Ranchi on October 9.Both West Indies players have also been given one demerit point each for their respective offences.Rovman Powell and Sherfane Rutherford Reprimanded for Breaching ICC Code of ConductAccording to the ICC, Rovman Powell was found guilty of breaching Article 2.2 of the ICC Code of Conduct for Players and Player Support Personnel. This rule relates to the abuse of cricket equipment, clothing, ground equipment, or fixtures and fittings during an international match.“Abuse of cricket equipment or clothing, ground equipment or fixtures and fittings during an International Match” the ICC rule states.Meanwhile, Sherfane Rutherford was found guilty of breaching Article 2.8 of the Code of Conduct. This article deals with showing dissent at an umpire’s decision during an international match.Both offences fall under Level 1 of the ICC Code of Conduct. As a result, Powell and Rutherford received official reprimands and one demerit point each.On-field umpires Jayaraman Madanagopal and Rohan Pandit, third umpire Nitin Menon, and fourth umpire Virender Sharma raised the charges against the players.ALSO READShimron Hetmyer Breaks Nicholas Pooran's Feat To Attain New West Indian Record In T20IsWhy Were Rovman Powell and Sherfane Rutherford Penalised By ICC?Rovman Powell was fined after he was bowled by Mayank Yadav in the IND vs WI 2nd T20I during the sixth over. After his dismissal, he hit the ball away with his bat, breaching the rules. On the other hand, Sherfane Rutherford was penalised for shouting angrily at the umpire in the 13th over after a delivery he thought was wide was ruled legal.Both players admitted their mistakes and accepted the penalties suggested by match referee Prakash Bhatt. As a result, no formal hearing was needed.It is worth noting that Level 1 offences carry a minimum penalty of an official warning and a maximum penalty of 50 per cent of the player’s match fee. Players can also receive one or two demerit points.ALSO READPakistan vs Sri Lanka Player Battles – 3rd T20I, SL tour of PAK 2026