Stars leg-spinner and Scorchers allrounder breach code of conduct in respective New Year's day matches
Zampa, Marsh charged after BBL incidents
Australia limited-overs duo Adam Zampa and Mitch Marsh have each been charged and fined following incidents in their respective KFC Big Bash matches last night.
Melbourne Stars leg-spinner Zampa was fined $2000 by Cricket Australia after breaking his bat following his dismissal against Melbourne Renegades.
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Zampa was run-out late in the Stars' unsuccessful run chase and reacted by slamming his bat into the MCG turf as he walked off the ground, only to see it snap at the handle.
"Zampa was reported for breaching CA’s Code of Conduct Article 2.1.2 – Abuse of cricket equipment or clothing, ground equipment or fixtures and fittings during a match – a level 1 offence," a CA statement read.
"As per the CA Code of Conduct procedure, the Match Referee, Steve Bernard, considered the umpires’ written report, and offered a proposed sanction of a reprimand and $2,000 fine.
"Zampa accepted the sanction and no hearing was required."
Marsh was also in hot water after questioning the square leg umpire regarding a possible waist-high no-ball that wasn't given as he batted late in the Scorchers' innings.
The Australia allrounder played a decisive hand with 44 not out but also received a $2500 fine, despite deciding to contest the charge.
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"Marsh was reported for breaching CA’s Code of Conduct Article 2.1.3 – Showing dissent at an Umpire’s decision during a match – a level 1 offence," a CA statement read.
"As per the CA Code of Conduct procedure, the Match Referee, Daryl Harper, considered the umpires’ written report, and offered a proposed sanction of a $2,500.
"Marsh elected to contest the charge and the Match Referee conducted a hearing at the ground.
"After considering all parties reasoning, the match referee upheld the original decision of guilty and the sanction of a $2,500 fine."
The Scorchers sit atop the BBL table with three wins from four, while the Stars are in fifth spot with one win from two matches.