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 during an International Match.”

The incident took place



in the 37th over of South Africa's batting innings when Zampa could be heard using inappropriate and offensive language out of frustration, seeing a misfield and an overthrow off his bowling. Zampa admitted to the sanction proposed by the match referee, Andy Pycroft and hence, there was no requirement for an official hearing.

"Level 1 breaches carry a minimum penalty of an official reprimand, a maximum penalty of 50 per cent of a player’s match fee, and one or two demerit points," an ICC statement read.