30 Dec 2016

Bangladesh bowler reprimanded for swearing

7:04 am on 30 December 2016

The Bangladesh bowler Tanbir Hayder has received an official reprimand for swearing at New Zealand batsman Neil Broom during the second one day cricket international in Nelson yesterday.

Bangladesh cricketer Tanbir Hayder

Bangladesh cricketer Tanbir Hayder Photo: Photosport

Hayder used the obscene language when Broom hit him for four runs on the last ball of the 19th over, which was heard by the umpires.

Hayder admitted the offence.

He has been found to have breached Level 1 of the International Cricket Council (ICC) code of conduct, has received an official reprimand and one demerit point has been added to Hayder's disciplinary record.

- RNZ