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Adam Zampa received a Level 1 ICC reprimand and one demerit point after using audible obscenity out of frustration during South Africa's innings in the first ODI.
- On Tuesday, August 19, Australian leg-spinner Adam Zampa was reprimanded by the International Cricket Council for breaching Article 2.3 over audible obscenity during the first ODI in Cairns, receiving one demerit point on his disciplinary record.
- In the 37th over at Cazalys Stadium, Cairns, Adam Zampa lost his temper after a fielder's misfield and overthrow during South Africa's innings.
- South Africa posted 298 and beat Australia by 98 runs at Cazalys Stadium as Keshav Maharaj claimed a five-wicket haul bowling Australia out for 198.
- Zampa accepted the sanction proposed by match referee Andy Pycroft, so no formal hearing was required after on-field umpires Chris Gaffaney and Sam Nogajski and match officials Richard Illingworth and Donovan Koch lodged the charge.
- Under ICC rules, four demerit points within 24 months convert into suspension points, and the teams meet again on Friday, August 22 at the Great Barrier Reef Arena for the second ODI.
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Adam Zampa reprimanded for breach of ICC Code of Conduct during 1st ODI against South Africa
Australian leg-spinner Adam Zampa was found guilty of breaching the ICC Code of Conduct during the first ODI against South Africa in Cairns on Tuesday, August 19. Zampa, who went for 58 runs in his 10 overs, while picking up a wicket of Matthew Breetzke had one demerit point added to his disciplinary record for breaching Article 2.3 of the ICC Code of Conduct for Players and Player Support Personnel, which relates to “use of an audible obscenity…
AUS vs SA: Australia spinner Adam Zampa guilty of breach of ICC Code of Conduct
Australia leg-spinner Adam Zampa was reprimanded after he was found guilty of breaching Article 2.3 of the ICC Code of Conduct for Players and Player Support Personnel, which relates to “use of an audible obscenity during an International Match.”
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The incident took place during the 37th over of South Africa's batting innings in their first ODI against Australia at the Cazalys Stadium in Cairns, when Zampa, 33, used inappropriate language after a misfield and overthrow off his bowling, which was picked up on the stump microphone and broadcast. 🏏 AUS vs SA 1st ODI 2025: Australian Leg-Spinner Adam Zampa Reprimanded for ICC Code of Conduct Breach During First Match Against South Africa.
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