Jeff Crowe of ICC Elite Panel of Match Referee imposed the fine. The visiting team had thrown one over less than the scheduled time frame, due to which he has been fined. According to Article 2.22 of the ICC Code of Conduct for players and players associate staff, the minimum over speeds are related to crimes, the players are fined five percent of their match fees for each over for not bowling within the stipulated time.
The International Cricket Council (ICC) said in its statement on Sunday, “Captain Charit Asanka accepted the crime and accepted the proposed punishment, so there was no need for a formal hearing.”
