England’s Sophie Ecclestone Wins Bronze Against New Zealand At The CWG in Birmingham
England’s Sophie Ecclestone has received an official reprimand following an incident during her team’s loss in the Bronze medal match against New Zealand at the CWG in Birmingham and was docked a demerit point.
Out in the 18th over of England’s innings:-
Ecclestone was found hitting his chair while returning to the pavilion after being dismissed in the 18th over of England’s innings.
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The incident was considering a violation of Article 2.2 of the ICC Code of Conduct for Players and Player Support Personnel.
The violation was founding to be a Level 1 incident, with Ecclestone admitting the offense and the sanction proposed by match referee GS Lakshmi.
It was Ecclestone’s first offense in the past two years:-
While it was Ecclestone’s first offense in the last two years, the England spinner will need to ensure there are no further restrictions as suspensions could follow if players are offended on multiple occasions.
When a player reaches four or more demerit points within a 24-month period. They are converting to suspension points and two suspension points are equivalent to a ban for one Test match, two ODIs, or two T20Is.
Bowled by Captain Sophie Devine:-
Ecclestone was scoring 18 for her country. Before being bowled by New Zealand captain Sophie Devine, England eventually missing out on the medal. After losing by eight wickets at Edgbaston.
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It was a disappointing day for Ecclestone, who went without a wicket in two overs. After opening the bowling during New Zealand’s successful run chase England failed to flatter. On the final day of the tournament.