Adam Zampa reprimanded for using obscene language
It was Zampa's first breach of the ICC's code of conduct in a 24-month period
ESPNcricinfo staff
20-Aug-2025 • 13 hrs ago
Adam Zampa took 1 for 58 in the first ODI against South Africa • Getty Images
Australia legspinner Adam Zampa has been reprimanded for the "use of an audible obscenity" during the first ODI against South Africa in Cairns on August 19. It was his first offence in a 24-month period and he was given one demerit point for a Level 1 breach of the ICC Code of Conduct.
The incident occurred in the 37th over of South Africa's innings, when after a misfield and overthrow while he was bowling, Zampa was heard using "inappropriate language" over the stump microphone on the television broadcast.
He was charged under article 2.3 of the ICC Code of Conduct for Players and Player Support Personnel, which relates to "use of an audible obscenity during an International Match." There was no need for a hearing with the match referee Andy Pycroft as Zampa admitted his mistake and accepted the sanction. Level 1 offences have a minimum penalty of a reprimand and a maximum of a 50% fine of a player's match fee, along with one or two demerit points.
Australia lost the first ODI to South Africa by 98 runs. Zampa took 1 for 58 in ten overs in the game. The second and third ODIs are in Mackay on Friday and Sunday. Australia won the preceding T20I series 2-1.