Tamim Iqbal Khan guilty of Code of Conduct breach

Bangladesh player Tamim Iqbal Khan has received an official reprimand for breaching the ICC Code of Conduct during his country's match against the West Indies in the ICC U/19 Cricket World Cup in Sri Lanka.

Tamim was found guilty of breaching 1.3 of the ICC Code of Conduct by ICC Match Referee Roshan Mahanama in a hearing after play concluded in Colombo on Wednesday.

The Code of Conduct clause refers to the showing of dissent at an umpire's decision by action or verbal abuse.

The charge related to Tamim's reaction as he was given out caught in the Super League play-off semi-final at the Sinhalese Sports Club.

The ball hit both the player's glove and shoulder before being caught and Tamim was then seen to rub his shoulder before leaving the crease.

"The player pleaded guilty and apologized for his gesture but he needed to be made aware that it is important the umpire's decision is always accepted whether he likes it or not.

"There is no place for any show of dissent in the game and that was explained to the player during the course of the hearing," said Mr Mahanama.

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

However, if Tamim commits another Level 1 offence within the next 12 months it will automatically be upgraded to Level 2 which carries with it the threat of suspension if found guilty.

The charge was brought by on-field umpires Asoka de Silva and Gary Baxter and reserve official Gamini Silva. The hearing was attended by the three officials, Roshan Mahanama, Bangladesh team manager Golam Mohamed Nowsher, captain Mushfiqur Rahim and Tamim Iqbal Khan.

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