Wade suspended for broken window

Victoria's captain Matthew Wade has been suspended for the second time in as many seasons, this time for inadvertently breaking a window following his dismissal in the Bushrangers' loss to Queensland at North Sydney Oval on Tuesday.

Chasing Queensland's record total of 5 for 372, Wade was the first Victorian dismissed when he flicked a ball from his his opposite number James Hopes to leg slip. After reaching the dressing room he threw a water bottle at an esky with enough force to have it ricochet up to break a window.

Wade's charge under the Cricket Australia code of behaviour was brought by Cricket Victoria's chief executive Tony Dodemaide after the incident was brought to his attention at the end of the match. Wade was found guilty of breaching Article 2.1.2 - Abuse of cricket equipment or clothing, ground equipment or fixtures and fittings during a match.

"An incident was brought to our attention following the match and we duly lodged a report with Cricket Australia once we were satisfied a level one offence was justified," Dodemaide said. "Player behaviour standards are paramount, and the role of captain in setting the right example is especially important.

"We accept this penalty decision as the right course of action. Whilst this incident is disappointing, we are confident Matthew will learn from it and become a better cricketer and leader. We remain convinced he has a great future in front of him for Victoria and Australia."

In addition to his suspension for Friday's day/night match against New South Wales, Wade was fined 50% of his match fee and has also agreed to cover the cost of replacing the window.

Last November, Wade was suspended for one Sheffield Shield game for pitch tampering during the Bushrangers' match against Tasmania at Bellerive Oval. Wade appealed the decision but the ban was upheld by CA.

Victoria currently sit second-last on the domestic limited overs tournament table and are out of contention for the competition finals.