Five players which included both Bangladesh and India – have been found guilty by the International Cricket Council (ICC) after an altercation post the Under-19 World Cup final. Akash Singh and the star from India’s side in the final – Ravi Bishnoi are included.
After Bangladesh won the final against India by three wickets (via DLS) at the Senwes Park on Sunday, the players of both teams were seen exchanging of words and even some pushing and shoving were going on the field as well which left a Bangladeshi flag damaged amidst all these. India were bowled out for 177 in the game and Bangladesh chased down a revised target of 170 with ease.
The Bangladesh players Towhid Hridoy, Shamim Hossain and Rakibul Hasan have been found guilty of breaching the ICC Code of Conduct and they all have been handed six demerit points as they found guilty of a level three breach of the ICC code of conduct, according to ICC media release. India players Akash Singh and Ravi Bishnoi have also been handed five demerit points for the nasty incidents.
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Ravi Bishnoi who was the tournament’s highest wicket-taker was given another two demerit points for using “language, actions or gestures which disparage or which could provoke an aggressive reaction from a batter” after removing Bangladesh player Avishek Das.
“We were easy. We think its part and parcel of the game — you win some and you lose some,” India U-19 captain Priyam had said at the post-match press conference. “But their reaction was dirty. I think it shouldn’t have happened. But it’s okay.”
Bangladesh captain Akbar Ali, on the other hand, apologized for his team’s behaviour.
“What happened, it should not (have) happened,” Akbar said. “I don’t know what exactly happened. I didn’t ask what was going on. But, you know, in the final, emotion can come out, and sometimes the boys were getting pumped, and emotions were coming through. As a youngster, it shouldn’t happen. In any position, in any manner, we have to show the respect to the opponent, we should have respect for the game.”
“Cricket is known for being a gentleman’s game. So I’ll say, I’ll be sorry for my team,” he further added.
However, the suspension points will be counted to the upcoming international matches where the players will take part in either senior or Under-19 level.
