James Anderson Reprimanded By ICC Over Umpire Clash
James Anderson has been handed the minimum penalty for the Level One offence of 'conduct that is contrary to the spirit of the game', which took place during day three of third Test between England-Sri Lanka at Lord's
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Anderson reprimanded by ICC after showing disrespect to umpire
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He then accepted breaching code of conduct during 3rd Test vs SL
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Anderson is England's highest wicket-taker in Tests
England seamer James Anderson has received an International Cricket Council (ICC) code of conduct reprimand for showing disrespect to umpire S Ravi during the third Test against Sri Lanka at Lord's, the global governing body said on Sunday.
Anderson has been handed the minimum penalty for the Level One offence of "conduct that is contrary to the spirit of the game".
Anderson, England's all-time leading wicket-taker, admitted the charge and accepted the punishment for his response on Saturday after India's Ravi, one of the standing umpires at Lord's, told Anderson not to "verbally engage" with Sri Lanka batsman Rangana Herath.
There was no play before lunch on the fourth day (Sunday) due to rain.
England, bidding for a whitewash at 2-0 up in the three-match series, are 109 for four in their second innings and have taken a lead of 237 runs.