Australia’s Tim David Fined for Showing Dissent During 5th T20I Against West Indies

Warner Park, July 28 — Australian middle-order batter Tim David has been fined 10 percent of his match fee for breaching the ICC Code of Conduct during the fifth T20 International against the West Indies, the International Cricket Council (ICC) confirmed.

The incident occurred in the fifth over of Australia’s innings when West Indies pacer Alzarri Joseph bowled a delivery down the leg side. The ball was not signaled a wide by the on-field umpire, prompting a frustrated reaction from David, who extended his arms in protest and walked toward the umpire — an act deemed as dissent.

David was found guilty of violating Article 2.8 of the ICC Code of Conduct, which relates to “showing dissent at an umpire’s decision during an international match.”

The 29-year-old accepted the charge and the sanction proposed by match referee Reon King from the Emirates ICC International Panel of Match Referees, avoiding a formal hearing. As a result, one demerit point has also been added to his disciplinary record — his first in a 24-month period.

The charge was laid by the on-field umpires Zahid Bassarath and Leslie Reifer, third umpire Deighton Butler, and fourth umpire Gregory Brathwaite.

Under ICC regulations, Level 1 offenses carry penalties ranging from an official reprimand to 50 percent of a player’s match fee, along with one or two demerit points.

Despite the incident, Tim David made a valuable contribution to Australia’s successful run chase, scoring 30 runs and helping his team secure a three-wicket victory, completing a 5-0 series whitewash against the West Indies.

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The Australian cricket board has not released a separate statement regarding the matter.