Dissent charges against Victoria Bushranger's officials

Greg Shipperd, the coach, and David Saker, the assistant coach, of Victoria have been charged with serious dissent during an ING Cup game against Tasmanian at Launceston on December 18.

The code of behaviour report was laid by Cricket Australia chief executive James Sutherland based on umpire information after the game. The umpires in the game were Peter Parker and Ken McGinniss.

The hearing of the charges will be at 3pm on Tuesday, January 3, at Cricket Australia's offices in Jolimont, Melbourne and will be conducted by Ron Beazley, CA's Code of Conduct commissioner.