Langer penalised for dissent

Somerset captain Justin Langer has been reprimanded for showing dissent at an umpire's decision against Hampshire

The England and Wales Cricket Board today confirmed that Somerset captain Justin Langer has received a penalty under the ECB’s discipline code.

Following an incident in the LV= County Championship between Hampshire and Somerset on August 27-30 2009, Langer was reported by umpires Mark Benson and Nick Cook for a Level One breach of the code (showing dissent at an umpire’s decision by word or action).

He has received a reprimand, which will remain on his record for a period of two years.

Any further Level One breach during that period will result in the automatic imposition of three penalty points.