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‘Haarne ka gussa opposition player par kyun nikalna?’ – Fans reacts as Jasprit Bumrah gets reprimanded after ‘inappropriate’ collision with Ollie Pope during 1st Test

As England defeated India by 28 runs in the first Test match in the five-match series in Hyderabad. India’s fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah has been fined by the Cricket Governing Body for breaching the Code of Conduct Level 1 during the first Test match in Hyderabad.

England leads the Series by 1-0 now. After this loss, India is now in fifth position on the WTC table behind Bangladesh. As of now, Australia is the table topper while South Africa is in second position. Till now in 5 Test games, India has won two Tests, lost two and one resulted in a draw.

The specific violation by Bumrah pertained to Article 2.12, which addresses “inappropriate physical contact with a Player, Player Support Personnel, Umpire, Match Referee or any other person (including a spectator) during an International Match.”

When did the incident happen in the match?

The incident took place in the closing stages of England’s second innings, notably in the 81st over, when Jasprit Bumrah obstructed England batsman Ollie Pope’s path while running between the wickets, it resulted in an unnecessary collision. Match referee Richie Richardson informed Jasprit Bumrah.  Recognizing his misbehaviour, Bumrah accepted the punishment proposed and avoided a formal hearing.

According to the Cricket Governing Body Code of Conduct for Players and Support Personnel, the violation of Article 2.12 means:

“Any form of inappropriate physical contact is prohibited in cricket. Without limitation, Players will breach this regulation if they deliberately, recklessly and/or negligently walk or run into or shoulder another Player or Umpire. When assessing the seriousness of the breach, the following factors (without limitation) shall be taken into account: (i) the context of the particular situation, including, without limitation, whether the contact was deliberate (i.e. intentional), reckless, negligent, and/or avoidable; (ii) the force of the contract; (iii) any resulting injury to the person with whom contact was made; and (iv) the person with whom contact was made.”

Here are the reactions of fans after the incident: 

Wo intentionally nahi aya tha wo ball ko dekh raha tha.

— Kanak shahi (@shahikanak110) January 29, 2024

Aaj kal bumrah bhi aggression me Chad gaye 😭 😭

— Rajkumar koothapillai💛💛 (@RajkumarK64) January 29, 2024

Not a good behaviour from bumrah🌚🌚.

— Adarsh Pal (@1noaalsi) January 29, 2024

Icc should ban him for at least 3 test matches 😌

— kanna (@kannar852) January 29, 2024

Indians & their cheating skills 🤣

— K-S (@araykonho) January 29, 2024

Bumrah was outside the crease. He intentionally came in between. Everyone saw it live.

It was unnecessary act. Aur fir Ollie Pope ki inning India par hi bhari pad gayi. pic.twitter.com/jmMPhJbLtN

— IPL Scoop (@Ipl_scoop) January 29, 2024

Jasprit Bumrah did this to Ollie Pope 🤯🤯🤯

This is unacceptable, should be fined. Haarne ka ghussa opposition player par kyun nikalna? 🇮🇳🙏🏼 #INDvsENG pic.twitter.com/NYBSGDj8ic

— Farid Khan (@_FaridKhan) January 29, 2024

Usko kya hi fark padega ek point se

— Gagan Kamboj (@awsmgagan) January 29, 2024