Mitchell Starc gets away with a reprimand, Thisara Perera gets charged by ICC
Things heated up in the middle when Sri Lanka and Australia met for the second ODI in Colombo on Wednesday.
In Short
- Thisara Perera was found guilty of using foul language at David Warner
- Mitchell Starc was charged for throwing the ball in the direction of batsman Dinesh Chandimal
- Both players admitted the offences and accepted the sanctions
Sri Lanka's Thisara Perera has been fined 15 percent of his match fee and Australian Mitchell Starc was reprimanded by the International Cricket Council (ICC) for their behaviour during the second one-day international in Colombo. (Dilshan to retire from international cricket after Australia series)
After dismissing David Warner during Australia's unsuccessful run chase, all-rounder Perera used foul language and displayed actions which could have provoked a reaction from the Australia opener, the ICC said in a statement on Thursday. (Also read: 2nd ODI: Aponso's four-wicket haul powers Sri Lanka to win against Australia)
Fast bowler Starc was charged for throwing the ball in the direction of batsman Dinesh Chandimal, who was inside the crease at the striker's end and not attempting a run.
Both players admitted the offences and accepted the sanctions.