Jason Roy Faces Disciplinary Action For His 'Dissent' Against Umpire Kumar Dharmasena During England vs Australia Match in ICC CWC 2019
Sri Lankan umpire Kumar Dharmasena eventually gave Roy out, prompting the batsman to request a review. The problem for Roy was that England had already squandered their lone review of the innings with an unsuccessful attempt to overturn fellow opener Jonny Bairstow's lbw dismissal for 34.
England batsman Jason Roy could face disciplinary action after his blistering innings in Thursday's World Cup semi-final against Australia came to a controversial end at Edgbaston. The Surrey opener had made 85 to set England well on their way to a victory target of 224 against the reigning champions when Australia appealed for a catch down the legside by wicketkeeper Alex Carey off fast bowler Pat Cummins. Jason Roy, Adjudged Out Wrongly By Umpire Kumar Dharmasena, Misses Century, During ENG vs AUS CWC 2019 Semi-Final 2; Furious Netizens Slam Poor Umpiring Standards.
Sri Lankan umpire Kumar Dharmasena eventually gave Roy out, prompting the batsman to request a review. The problem for Roy was that England had already squandered their lone review of the innings with an unsuccessful attempt to overturn fellow opener Jonny Bairstow's lbw dismissal for 34. England Eliminates Defending Champion Australia From CWC 2019; Netizens React as Cricket World Cup Will Have a New Winner.
Nevertheless, Dharmasena confusingly and incorrectly signalled for a review, with Australia pointing out the official 's mistake. Roy, his arms spread wide, clearly believed Dharmasena should have signalled a wide delivery instead and the furious batsman had to be ushered away from the crease by square leg umpire Marais Erasmus. Australia vs England Cricket Score 2nd Semi Final ODI Match.
Eventually, a clearly unhappy Roy, whose tirade prompted television broadcasters to apologise for his foul language, made his way back to the pavilion, with England 147 for two in the 20th over.
Showing dissent at an umpire's decision is an offence under the International Cricket Council 's code of conduct and match referee Ranjan Madugalle could now take action. Even so, Roy is still likely to be available for Sunday's final against New Zealand at Lord's should England beat Australia.
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