Mehrab Hossain receives official reprimand for Code of Conduct breach

Bangladesh player Mehrab Hossain has received an official reprimand for breaching the ICC Code of Conduct during his country's match against England in the ICC U/19 Cricket World Cup in Sri Lanka.

Hossain was found guilty of breaching 1.4 of the ICC Code of Conduct by ICC Match Referee Roshan Mahanama in a hearing after play concluded in Colombo on Saturday.

The Code of Conduct clause refers to the use of language that is obscene, offensive or insulting and/or the making of an obscene gesture.

The charge related to Mehrab's reaction to an appeal being turned down as England moved towards victory in the Super League quarter-final match against his side at the P.Saravanamuttu Stadium.

"The player pleaded guilty and apologized for his actions but he has been made aware there is no excuse for the way he behaved and it will not be tolerated," said Mr Mahanama.

All Level 1 breaches carry a maximum penalty of an official reprimand at the ICC U/19 World Cup 2006.

The charge was brought by on-field umpires Asoka de Silva and Krishna Hariharan and reserve official Ranmore Martinez. The hearing was attended by the three officials, Roshan Mahanama, Bangladesh team manager Golam Mohamed Nowsher, captain Mushfiqur Rahim and Mehrab Hossain.

For Level 1 breaches of the ICC Code of Conduct the ICC Match Referee's decision is final and binding.