Marsh was hit with a $2,500 fine

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Perth Scorchers all-rounder Mitchell Marsh and Melbourne Stars spinner Adam Zampa were both fined for breaching the code of conduct in their side’s respective Big Bash League (BBL) matches on Sunday.

Marsh was fined $2,500 fine for questioning the square leg umpire over a waist-high no-ball that was not called towards the end of the Scorchers’ innings against the Sydney Thunder.

Marsh, who was named Man of the Match for smashing a 27-ball 44 and taking one wicket, decided to contest the charge, but it was upheld following a hearing.

“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 Cricket Australia statement said. “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.”

As for Zampa, he was hit with a $2,000 fine for breaking his bat after being run out in his side’s clash with the Melbourne Renegades.

Zampa was one of three players run out in the 17th over of the Stars’ seven-run loss via the Duckworth-Lewis method. Upon walking back to the pavilion, the 24-year-old slammed his bat on the pitch and it ended up breaking at the handle.

Unlike Marsh, Zampa accepted his punishment and no hearing was required.

“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 Cricket Australia statement said. “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.”