Result of hearing concerning Stephen Waugh
This release concerns the result of a hearing that took place after the third day's play of the second Orange Test match between Australia and South Africa on 28 December.
The hearing related to an incident during that day's play concerning the Australian captain Stephen Waugh.
The hearing was conducted in keeping with the International Cricket Council's (ICC) guidelines and procedures, and took place in the presence of Australian team manager Steve Bernard, Stephen Waugh, umpires Darrell Hair and Eddie Nicholls, Australian Cricket Board Umpiring Manager Geoff Allardice and ICC match referee Ranjan Madugalle.
Stephen was found in breach of section C3 of the ICC's Players and Officials Code, which states:
"Players and Team Officials must at all times accept the umpire's decision and must not show dissent at the umpire's decision."
As a result of the hearing, Stephen Waugh was fined 50% of his match fee.
In handing out his judgement, the match referee reminded Stephen of his responsibilities as a premier Test match captain to present the game in a good light. He also recognised there was no malice in Stephen's actions.
© 2001 Australian Cricket Board
| Teams | Australia, South Africa. |
| Players/Umpires | Steve Waugh, Steve Bernard, Darrell Hair, Eddie Nicholls, Geoff Allardice, Ranjan Madugalle. |
| Tours | South Africa in Australia |
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