Event: | ICC Under-19 World Cup 2007/08 |
DateLine: 29th February 2008
Ireland batsman Chris Dougherty has been found guilty under Level 1 of the International Cricket Councils Code of Conduct following an incident that took place during his sides ICC U/19 Cricket World Cup Plate Championship play-off semi-final victory over Bermuda in Johor on Friday.
 
Dougherty was reported by the umpires on-field officials Sarika Prasad and Lakani Oala, and third umpire Roger Dill and charged under Level 1.2 of the Code of Conduct which deals with abuse of cricket equipment or clothing, ground equipment or fixtures and fittings. 
The charge related to an incident during the Ireland innings when Dougherty was clean bowled by Bermuda captain Rodney Trott having scored 25. When the batsman turned towards the pavilion he knocked the stumps with his bat. 
Dougherty pleaded guilty to the charge and he was given an official reprimand by Mike Procter of the Emirates Elite Panel of ICC Match Referees. 
Explaining his decision, Mr Procter said: No batsman likes getting out and I understand that Chris was upset and disappointed. But he must realise that it is necessary to control that disappointment knocking over the stumps with his bat in the way that he did is unacceptable behaviour and is not tolerated at any level of international cricket. 
This is Chriss first offence under the ICC Code of Conduct and so I am content to give him an official reprimand. 
For Level 1 offences, there is no right of appeal and the referees decision is final. 
The Code of Conduct hearing was conducted by way of telephonic conference. Involved in the hearing were: Match Referee Mike Procter; umpires Sarika Prasad, Lakani Oala and Roger Dill; Ireland team manager Brian Walsh; Ireland under-19 captain Greg Thompson; and the player Chris Dougherty.(Article: The opinions expressed in this article are those of the author only.
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