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Verreynne and Prince reprimanded after South Africa's Test series win
South Africa beat Australia 2-1 in a three-Test series that ended in Cape Town.
The win came after South Africa bowled Australia out for 111 in the final innings, and the team moved to the top of the Test rankings.
During the match, South African batter Marques Ackerman tried to review his dismissal after the time limit had passed.
Batting coach Ashwell Prince shouted at the umpires, while wicketkeeper Kyle Verreynne urged Ackerman to stay on the field, delaying play.
The ICC reprimanded both men for dissent under its Code of Conduct.
Each received one demerit point, and four or more points within two years can bring a suspension.
South Africa’s Kyle Verreynne and batting coach Ashwell Prince received official reprimands for dissent during a Test against Australia in Cape Town.
The International Cricket Council said they breached Level 1 of its Code of Conduct on the third day of the third Test.
The incident followed Marques Ackerman’s dismissal after umpires ruled his review request was late.
Prince shouted at the umpires, while Verreynne told Ackerman to remain on the field, delaying play.
Both received one demerit point; four or more points within two years can lead to a suspension.
- Who
- South Africa player Kyle Verreynne and batting coach Ashwell Prince.
- What
- They received official reprimands and one demerit point each for dissent against the umpires.
- When
- On the third day of the third Test. The date of the incident is not stated.
- Where
- Cape Town, South Africa.
- Why
- They showed dissent after Marques Ackerman was given out and his review request was ruled late.
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Ackerman was given out, and the umpires ruled that his review request had been made too late.
Prince shouted at the umpires, while Verreynne told Ackerman to stay on the field, delaying play.
The ICC reprimanded Prince and Verreynne and gave each one demerit point.
- Players reprimanded
- Kyle Verreynne and Ashwell Prince
- Match
- Third Test against Australia
- Venue
- Cape Town
- ICC penalty
- One demerit point each