New Zealand Cricket appeals Adams suspension

New Zealand Cricket has appealed against the one-match ban imposed on Andre Adams, the Auckland allrounder, for an incident during a domestic game last week. Adams was suspended after he grabbed the helmet of Bevan Griggs, the Central Districts batsman, and shook the grill, cutting Griggs' lip.

NZC appealed the ruling on the grounds that the penalty set a national precedent and should therefore be referred to the National Code of Conduct Commissioner, Nick Davidson. A final decision is expected within seven days.

Adams last week said his actions were "a moment of madness" that warranted a suspension. "It was a moment of real frustration," Adams told NZPA. "He [Griggs] was obviously shocked by it.

"I apologised to him after the game. He was pretty good to me in the hearing as well. In the whole scheme of things it has been made out to be a whole assault on the batsman. I put my hand on his helmet and pushed it but it was nothing more than that."