Indian pacer Harshit Rana has been reprimanded by the ICC for a provocative send-off of Dewald Brevis during India's ODI
win over South Africa. Rana received one demerit point for violating the Code of Conduct, accepting the sanction without
a hearing. India aims to seal the series in Raipur.
NEW DELHI: India pacer Harshit Rana has been officially reprimanded by the ICC for a breach of the Code of Conduct
during India’s 17-run win over South Africa in the first ODI in Ranchi — an incident that has now placed the spotlight
firmly on the 23-year-old quick. The sanction stems from Rana’s overzealous send-off of Dewald Brevis, an act the match
officials deemed provocative and contrary to the spirit expected at the international level.Go Beyond The Boundary with
our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW! Rana was found guilty of violating Article 2.5 of the ICC Code of Conduct, which
covers “language, actions or gestures which disparage or which could provoke an aggressive reaction from a batter upon
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The flashpoint occurred in the 22nd over, moments after he dismissed Brevis, when the fast bowler gestured toward the
dressing room, a move interpreted as inflammatory. As a result, Rana received an official reprimand and one demerit
point, the first on his disciplinary record over the last 24 months. The young pacer accepted the charge and the
sanction proposed by match referee Richie Richardson, ensuring no formal hearing was required. India, meanwhile, have
kept their focus on sealing the series in Raipur, where they remained unchanged for the second ODI. South Africa captain
Temba Bavuma won the toss and opted to bowl — extending India’s astonishing streak of 20 consecutive toss losses in
ODIs. The Proteas made three changes, bringing in Bavuma, Keshav Maharaj, and Lungi Ngidi.