David Miller reprimanded for conduct breach in Super 8 clash against England
South African cricketer David Miller received an official reprimand for violating Level 1 of the ICC Code of Conduct during a Super Eights Group 2 match in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 against England.
The match took place on Friday at the Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium in St Lucia. Miller breached Article 2.8 of the ICC Code, which addresses “showing dissent at an Umpire’s decision during an International Match.” This infraction resulted in one demerit point being added to Miller’s disciplinary record, marking his first offense within a 24-month period. If a player reaches 4 demerit points in a period of 24 months, a player is banned from either 1 Test or 2 ODIs/2 T20Is.
The incident unfolded in the 19th over of South Africa’s innings. Miller, facing a full toss from England’s Sam Curran, expected it to be called a ‘no ball’ due to height. When the umpire did not call it a ‘no ball,’ Miller displayed dissent by signalling for a review, despite the fact that this particular decision could not be reviewed.
David Miller accepts sanction
Admitting to the offense, Miller accepted the sanction proposed by Jeff Crowe of the Emirates Elite Panel of ICC Match Referees, thereby avoiding the need for a formal hearing.
The charge was imposed by on-field umpires Chris Brown and Sharfuddoula Ibne Shahid, third umpire Joel Wilson, and fourth umpire Chris Gaffaney.
Level 1 breaches of the ICC Code of Conduct come with a minimum penalty of an official reprimand and a maximum penalty that could reach up to 50 percent of a player’s match fee. Additionally, one or two demerit points can be added to the player’s record.
This reprimand serves as a caution for Miller and highlights the need for players to maintain discipline and respect for umpire decisions in international cricket.
South Africa, in the meantime, won by 7 runs and are a solitary win away from making their way through to the semis. Their last Super 8 match is against Rovman Powell’s West Indies.