Ravindra Jadeja Fine: Hurt BCCI to Contest ICC Referee David Boon's Decision
Ravindra Jadeja was fined 50 per cent of his match fee for an altercation with England bowler James Anderson in the first Test at Nottingham.
With no sign of any side relenting, the Board of Control for Cricket In India has refused to accept ICC match referee David Boon's decision to fine Ravindra Jadeja 50 per cent of his match fee for an altercation with England bowler James Anderson in the first Test at Trent Bridge, Nottingham.
The ICC on Wednesday confirmed that, after receiving legal submissions from the BCCI, it has accepted Jadeja's request for an appeal against Boon's decision. Jadeja was found guilty of an offence under Article 2.1.8 of the Code of Conduct and fined 50 per cent of his match fee.
The appeal will be heard at the same time as the disciplinary hearing taking place in respect of the charge against James Anderson on (Friday) August 1, in Southampton. ICC judicial commissioner Gordon Lewis will oversee proceedings via videoconference.
Contrary to what Indian skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni claimed during a press conference in Southampton on Saturday, reports have emerged that Jadeja had reacted violently, even raising his bat to strike Anderson.
According to a report in ESPNCricinfo, England witnesses Ben Stokes and Matt Prior suggested to Boon during a hearing that "Jadeja had turned threateningly towards Anderson, and the England fast bowler had acted in self defence." Dhoni said Jadeja was never aggressive and kept his bat tucked under his arm.
Stokes even claimed that Jadeja pushed Anderson first. With no video evidence available, the ICC judicial commissioner will have to rely solely on witnesses during the August 1 hearing on the Level 3 charge against Anderson. The pacer can be banned for up to four Tests if found guilty.