CricketWade handed one demerit point for Code of Conduct breach
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Australia’s wicket-keeper, Matthew Wade, has been given a reprimand and one demerit point for breaching the ICC Code of Conduct during the match against England in Barbados. The incident occurred during the 18th over of Australia’s innings, where Wade showed dissent at an Umpire’s decision. This is Wade’s first offence in a 24-month period. The charge was brought by on-field umpires Nitin Menon and Joel Wilson, third umpire Asif Yaqoob, and fourth umpire Jayaraman Madangopal. Wade accepted the sanction proposed by Andy Pycroft of the ICC Elite Panel of Match Referees, avoiding the need for a formal hearing. This incident serves as a reminder for players to uphold the spirit of the game and respect the decisions made by the officials on the field.