Virat Kohli fined for complaining to umpire,throwing ball
Virat Kohli fined for complaining to umpire,throwing ball
Published: 03:42 pm Jan 16, 2018
CENTURION: India captain Virat Kohli has been fined for complaining to an umpire and throwing the ball into the ground 'in an aggressive manner' during a dispute over the playing conditions in the second cricket test in South Africa.
The International Cricket Council says Kohli argued with umpire Michael Gough after play resumed following a rain delay on Day 3 on Monday. India was fielding and the skipper was unhappy that play resumed so soon after the rain, leaving India's players struggling on a damp outfield and with a wet ball.
The ICC says Kohli was given one demerit point and fined 25 percent of his match fee. He accepted the punishment and there was no need for a formal hearing.