Gerald Coetzee punished for ‘misbehaving’ with umpire in match against India

In the fourth T20 International match played recently against India, Gerald Coetzee protested against the umpire’s decision and made an unjust comment.

India and South Africa played a four-match T20 International series recently, in which Team India registered a 3-1 win. Something happened on November 15 in the last match of the series, which is now a topic of discussion. During the match, South African fast bowler Gerald Coetzee protested against the umpire’s decision and made an unjust comment, which the ICC did not like. The ICC has informed that Coetzee’s behaviour was unjust.

A demerit point added to the record

The ICC has issued a statement saying that Gerald Coetzee has been found guilty of violating the code of conduct rules 2.8. This matter is related to protesting against the umpire’s decision in an international match. The ICC has added a demerit point to Coetzee’s record.

Coetzee accepted his guilt

Coetzee has accepted his guilt and the proposed punishment from match referee Andy Pycroft of the Emirates ICC Elite Panel. Therefore, there was no need for a formal hearing in this matter. It is mentioned that Coetzee has accepted the proposed punishment and has accepted his guilt.