ICC Fines West Indies Coach Darren Sammy for Code of Conduct Breach
The incident comes at a tense moment in the series, with both teams under pressure to perform.
Islamabad — West Indies cricket team head coach Darren Sammy has been fined by the International Cricket Council (ICC) for breaching the Code of Conduct during the ongoing Test series against Australia.
According to an official ICC statement, Sammy has been penalized 15% of his match fee for his comments made during a press conference on the second day of the first Test. The former West Indies captain criticized umpiring decisions, which was deemed a violation of Article 7.2 of the Players and Support Personnel Code of Conduct.
Darren Sammy admitted to the breach and accepted the sanction without contest, avoiding the need for a formal hearing.
The ICC emphasized that such remarks, especially from coaching staff, undermine the spirit of the game and the authority of match officials. Sammy’s acceptance of his mistake was acknowledged as a mitigating factor in the ruling.
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The incident comes at a tense moment in the series, with both teams under pressure to perform. Sammy’s comments drew attention not only for their directness but also for sparking debate on the consistency of umpiring decisions at the international level.
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