Jason Roy, David Willey fined for misconduct in World T20 game against Sri Lanka

Following England’s thrilling 10-run victory over defending champions Sri Lanka which gave them an entry into the semi-finals of the World T20 2016, opener Jason Roy and pacer David Willey have been fined by the International Cricket Council (ICC) for misconduct during the game against Sri Lanka on Saturday.

An ICC Media Release stated:

Roy displayed dissent on two accounts after he was given out leg before in the 13th over (obscene language on being given out and then throwing his bat and helmet as he left the field) for which he has been fined 30 per cent of his match fee.

Willey, who took two for 26, was found guilty of violating Article 2.1.7 of the Code, which relates to: “using language, actions or gestures which disparage or which could provoke an aggressive reaction from a batsman upon his/her dismissal during an international match”.

Willey, after dismissing Milinda Siriwardana in the third over, used obscene language and pointed to the pavilion in giving the batsman a send-off. For this offence, Willey has been fined 15 per cent of his match fee.

Following the match, both the players admitted the offences and accepted the sanctions proposed by Jeff Crowe of the Emirates Elite Panel of ICC Match Referees. As such, there was no need for formal hearings.

The charges were levelled by on-field umpires Paul Reiffel and Rod Tucker, third umpire Chris Gaffaney and fourth official S Ravi, all from the Emirates Elite Panel of ICC Umpires.

For all first offences, Level 1 breaches carry a minimum penalty of an official reprimand and a maximum penalty of 50 per cent of a player’s match fee.

Roy gave England a good start and scored 42 runs off 39 balls while Willey also made a substantial contribution with the ball getting 2 wickets against 26 runs.

Both players admitted the offence and accepted the sanctions proposed by Jeff Crowe the ICC match referee and thus there was no need for formal hearings.