Stoneman found guilty of Code of Conduct breach, receives serious reprimand

England player Mark Stoneman has received a serious reprimand for breaching the ICC Code of Conduct during his country's match against Ireland in the ICC U/19 Cricket World Cup in Sri Lanka.

Stoneman was found guilty of causing damage in the team dressing room at the Colombo Cricket Club (CCC) by ICC Match Referee Alan Hurst in a hearing after play concluded in Colombo on Wednesday.

Stoneman was found to have breached 1.2 of the ICC Code of Conduct which relates to the abuse of cricket equipment or clothing, ground equipment or fixtures and fittings.

"The player apologized for his actions and expressed embarrassment and regret at what he did. He now realises there is no place for this sort of behaviour in International cricket," said Mr Hurst.

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

The charge was brought by ICC U/19 Cricket World Cup Tournament Director Bandula Warnapura. Mr Hurst reached his conclusion after a hearing attended by Stoneman, Travis Harris (Manager CCC), Sunil Siriwardena (Venue Security Manager), John Abrahams (England Manager) and Andy Pick (England Coach).

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