England fined for slow-over rate in thriller with India while Tim Bresnan is reprimanded
England bowler Tim Bresnan has been reprimanded by the International Cricket Council for hitting his stumps with his bat during their dramatic World Cup tie with co-hosts India.
Andrew Strauss’s side have also been fined for a slow over-rate in the thrilling encounter at the Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bangalore on Sunday.
Bresnan, who had earlier taken career-best figures of five for 48, was looking to see England home when he was bowled by leg-spinner Piyush Chawla for 14 at the end of the 48th over.
He then hit the stumps with his bat, seemingly in frustration with himself.
Bresnan pleaded guilty to contravening the ICC code of conduct.
“While giving my verdict, I took into account that Bresnan admitted his mistake, apologised for his action and that it was his first offence,” said match referee Roshan Mahanama.
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