Replays showed that the ball bounced inches short of Dickwella’s gloves
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Sri Lanka wicketkeeper-batsman Niroshan Dickwella has been fined 10 per cent of his match fee after claiming a catch that bounced in front of him.
Philander was caught “scratching the ball with his fingers and thumb”
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South Africa pace bowler Vernon Philander has been fined 75 per cent of his match fee after being found guilty of ball-tampering during the first Test against Sri Lanka in Galle.
“His skills and experience will further strengthen the ICC umpiring team”
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Renowned New Zealand umpire Billy Bowden has been recalled into the elite panel of International Cricket Council (ICC) umpires for the 2014-15 season.
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Al Hasan and Zadran both made physical contact with each other
Bangladesh all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan and Afghanistan pace bowler Dawlat Zadran were both fined 50 per cent of their match fees after getting involved in an on-field altercation during their World Twenty20 qualifying round match, which Bangladesh won by nine wickets.
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Dhoni has been nominated for the Cricketer of the Year and ODI Cricketer of the Year awards
After being named captain of the International Cricket Council (ICC) ODI Team of the Year, India skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni has also been nominated for the Cricketer of the Year and ODI Cricketer of the Year awards.
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Shillingford took 11 wickets in the two-Test series
West Indies all-rounder Marlon Samuels and off-spinner Shane Shillingford have both been reported for suspicious bowling actions by the International Cricket Council (ICC) and will have to undergo independent tests within the next 21 days.
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Jadeja pleaded guilty to the charge
India all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja has been fined 10 per cent of his match fee for using offensive language after dismissing Australia batsman Shane Watson during the seventh ODI in Bangalore yesterday.
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Refunds will be given if the match is cancelled
The fifth ODI between India and Australia in Cuttack is highly likely to be called off due to heavy rain over the past five days.
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Rauf and Bowden were demoted
Pakistani umpire Asad Rauf and New Zealand umpire Billy Bowden have both been dropped from the International Cricket Council’s (ICC) Elite Panel of umpires following an annual review by the organisation.
