Investigating: Potential ICC Penalty for Akash Deep over 'Improper Physical Interaction' with Ben Duckett following on-field incident?
In the ongoing fifth Test between England and India, Akash Deep's dismissal of Ben Duckett has stirred controversy. During the celebration, Deep put his arm around Duckett's shoulder and exchanged words, an action that has raised questions about whether it breaches the International Cricket Council (ICC) Code of Conduct.
The incident, while not aggressive or violent, has been deemed potentially provocative by some commentators and experts. This is because the ICC Code of Conduct prohibits any form of inappropriate physical contact during international matches, with factors like intent, force, injury, and the recipient of the contact being assessed [2].
Duckett, however, remained composed throughout, which suggests no obvious infringement occurred according to the spirit of the Code. Nevertheless, the physical contact was unnecessary, and it could trigger a review by the ICC match referee [1][3][4]. No formal complaint or disciplinary action has been announced yet, but any sanctions would likely be mild given the lack of escalation or harm [2].
The contact between Deep and Duckett, while not forceful, is considered a breach of the ICC Code of Conduct. The seriousness of the breach will be assessed considering factors like whether the contact was deliberate, reckless, negligent, and/or avoidable. It's important to note that the ICC Code of Conduct does not differentiate between forceful and less forceful inappropriate physical contact during an international match [5].
Meanwhile, on the field, the dismissal of Duckett put England ahead in the game. Zak Crawley and Duckett had earlier brought up the first 50 runs in seven overs. Dhruv Jurel took the catch for Deep's dismissal of Duckett. KL Rahul had to intervene to pull Deep away after the celebration incident [6].
As this incident brings the ICC Code of Conduct for players into focus, it's worth noting that the Code does not specify any exceptions for celebrations that involve inappropriate physical contact. Furthermore, the ICC Code of Conduct does not explicitly state that a calm demeanor from the person contacted negates a breach [7].
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- The incident involving Akash Deep and Ben Duckett during the fifth Test between England and India, where Deep put his arm around Duckett's shoulder, has raised questions about whether it breaches the International Cricket Council (ICC) Code of Conduct, considering the Code does not differentiate between forceful and less forceful inappropriate physical contact during an international match.
- Despite Duckett remaining composed during the incident, the contact was deemed potentially provocative by some commentators and experts, and it could trigger a review by the ICC match referee, as the ICC Code of Conduct does not specify any exceptions for celebrations that involve inappropriate physical contact.
