Australian cricketer Tim David has been fined 10 percent of his match fee by the International Cricket Council (ICC) for a Level 1 breach of the ICC Code of Conduct during the fifth and final T20I match against the West Indies, held on July 28.
The incident occurred in the fifth over of Australia’s innings when West Indies pacer Alzarri Joseph delivered a ball down the leg side that was not called a wide. David expressed visible dissent by extending his arms and approaching the umpire in protest — an act that violated Article 2.8 of the ICC Code, which pertains to “showing dissent at an umpire’s decision during an international match.”
This breach resulted in one demerit point being added to David’s disciplinary record — his first offense in the last 24 months. The 29-year-old accepted responsibility for his actions and agreed to the sanction proposed by match referee Reon King from the Emirates ICC International Panel of Match Referees, thereby avoiding a formal hearing.
The charge was officially laid by on-field umpires Zahid Bassarath and Leslie Reifer, supported by third umpire Deighton Buttler and fourth umpire Gregory Brathwaite.
Level 1 offenses under the ICC Code can lead to a reprimand, fines up to 50 percent of the match fee, and one or two demerit points.
Despite the minor controversy, Tim David contributed a valuable 30 runs, helping Australia secure a three-wicket win and complete a 5-0 series whitewash against the West Indies.