A tough loss in the ODI series opener against South Africa has been made worse for Adam Zampa after he was hit with a breach notice by the ICC.
The leg-spinner was found guilty of breaching the ICC’s code of conduct due to the use inappropriate language during the 37th over of the Proteas’ innings.
One demerit point has been added to Zampa’s disciplinary record and he is facing a maximum penalty of 50 per cent of his match fee.
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It is the first offence committed by Zampa in the past 24-month period.
Adam Zampa reacts during game one of the One Day International series between Australia and South Africa. Cricket Australia via Getty Imag
No official hearing was needed by the ICC as Zampa had come forward and admitted his wrongdoing, which was heard on the stump microphone and broadcast.
He then accepted an official sanction for a level one offence.
If the Australian is to accumulate three more demerit points over the next 24 months, he will risk facing suspension.
It was a tough outing in the first match of the series for Zampa, who returned figures of 1-58 from his 10 overs.
Zampa’s outing with the bat didn’t go much better, making 11 runs from 18 balls.
Stemming from the same match, South Africa’s Prenelan Subrayen has been reported for a suspect bowling action and could face a potential sanction.
Prenelan Subrayen Getty
The 31-year-old made his ODI debut for South Africa in the first match in Cairns, however match officials cited concern with his bowling action.
Subrayen will now undergo an independent assessment at an ICC accredited testing facility in order to determine the legality of his bowling action.
South Africa will face Australia in the second ODI match on Friday, August 22.
