2023 Fixed Penalty Directive Breaches
Three-Point Penalties
The umpires reported Dominic Bess’s conduct during Yorkshire’s LV= County Championship match against Leicestershire on 6-9 April 2023. The matter was considered by the Match Referee, Wayne Noon, who determined that the offence was at Level 1 of the ECB Directives: 1(b) wilfully mistreating any part of the cricket ground, equipment or implements used in the match. This offence incurs a 3-point penalty as it is the player’s second offence within 24 months.
The umpires reported Colin de Grandhomme’s conduct during Lancashire’s LV= County Championship match against Essex on 13-16 April 2023. The matter was considered by the Match Referee, Mike Smith, who determined that the offence was at Level 2 of the ECB Directives: 2(d) throwing the ball at a player, umpire or another person in an inappropriate and dangerous manner. This offence incurs a 3-point penalty.
The umpires reported Dan Lawrence’s conduct during Essex’s LV= Insurance County Championship match against Nottinghamshire on 18 – 21 May 2023. The matter was considered by the match referee, Will Smith who determined that the offence was at Level 1 of the ECB Professional Conduct Regulations: 1(b) wilfully mistreating any part of the cricket ground, equipment or implements used in the match. This offence incurs a 3-point penalty as it is the player’s second offence within 24 months. Lawrence now holds 6 penalty points.
The umpires reported Chris Benjamin’s conduct during Birmingham Bears’ Vitality Blast match against Leicestershire on 26 2023. The matter was considered by the match referee, Phil Whitticase who determined that the offence was at Level 1 of the ECB Professional Conduct Regulations: 1(c) showing dissent at an umpire’s decision by word or action. This offence incurs a 3-point penalty as it is the player’s third offence within 24 months. Benjamin now holds 6 penalty points.
The umpires reported Matthew Waite’s conduct during Worcestershire’s LV= County Championship match against Yorkshire on 10-13 July 2023. The matter was considered by the Match Referee, Dean Cosker, who determined that the offence was at Level 1 of the ECB Directives: 1(b) wilfully mistreating any part of the cricket ground, equipment or implements used in the match. This offence incurs a 3-point penalty as it is the player’s second offence within 24 months.
The umpires reported Dillon Pennington’s conduct during Worcestershire’s LV= County Championship match against Gloucestershire on 29 July 2023. The matter was considered by the Match Referee, Simon Hinks, who determined that the offence was at Level 2 of the ECB Directives: 2(d) throwing the ball at a player, umpire, or another person in an inappropriate and dangerous manner. This offence incurs a 3-point penalty (level 2) and is the player’s first offence within 24 months.
The umpires reported Phil Salt’s conduct during Manchester Originals Hundred (Men’s) match against Trent Rockets on 17 August 2023. The matter was considered by the match referee, James Whitaker, who determined that the offence was at Level 1 of the ECB Professional Conduct Regulations:1(b) wilfully mistreating any part of the cricket ground, equipment or implements used in the match. This offence incurs a 3-point penalty as it is a second offence in the Hundred this season.
The umpires reported Mickey Edward’s conduct during Yorkshire’s 2nd XI County Championship match against Lancashire on 6th September 2023. The matter was considered by the Match Umpires, Bilal Shafayat and Phil Prince, who determined that the offence was at Level 2 of the ECB Directives: 2(d) throwing the ball at a player, umpire or another person in an inappropriate and dangerous manner. This offence incurs a 3-point penalty.
The umpires reported Tom Haines’s conduct during Sussex’s County Championship match against Leicestershire on 13th September 2023. The matter was considered by the Match Referee, Wayne Noon, who determined that the offence was at Level 1 of the ECB Directives: (1i) any other misconduct, the nature of which is, in the opinion of the umpires, equivalent to a Level 1 offence This offence incurs a 3-point penalty.
The umpires reported Jack Carson’s conduct during Sussex’s County Championship match against Leicestershire on 13th September 2023. The matter was considered by the Match Referee, who determined that the offence was at Level 2 of the ECB Directives: 2(b) making inappropriate and deliberate physical contact with another player; This offence incurs a 3-point penalty.
The umpires reported Adam Lyth’s conduct during Yorkshire LV County Championship match against Worcestershire on 28th September 2023. The matter was considered by the match referee, James Whitaker, who determined that the offence was at Level 1 of the ECB Professional Conduct Regulations: 1(c) showing dissent at an umpire’s decision by word or action. This offence incurs a 3-point penalty as it is the player’s second offence within 24 months. Lyth now holds 6 penalty points.
Reprimands
The umpires reported Cheteshwar Pujara’s conduct during Sussex’s LV= Insurance County Championship match against Durham on 6- 9 April 2023. The matter was considered by the match referee, Mike Smith, who determined that the offence was at Level 1 of the ECB Professional Conduct Regulations: 1(b) wilfully mistreating any part of the cricket ground, equipment or implements used in the match. This offence incurs a reprimand.
The umpires reported Craig Overton’s conduct during Somerset’s LV= Insurance County Championship match against Warwickshire on 6 - 9 April 2023. The matter was considered by the match referee, Steve Davis, who determined that the offence was at Level 1 of the ECB Professional Conduct Regulations: 1(b) wilfully mistreating any part of the cricket ground, equipment or implements used in the match. This offence incurs a reprimand.
The umpires reported Tom Haines’s conduct during Sussex’s LV= Insurance County Championship match against Yorkshire on 20 - 23 April 2023. The matter was considered by the match referee, Steve Davis, who determined that the offence was at Level 1 of the ECB Professional Conduct Regulations: 1(i) - any other misconduct, the nature of which is, in the opinion of the umpires, equivalent to a Level 1 offence. This offence incurs a reprimand.
The umpires reported Ami Campbell’s conduct during Central Spark’s Rachael Heyhoe-Flint Trophy match against Northern Diamonds on 29 April 2023. The matter was considered by the match referee, Peter Such, who determined that the offence was at Level 1 of the ECB Professional Conduct Regulations: 1(c) - showing dissent at an umpire’s decision by word or action. This offence incurs a reprimand.
The umpires reported Mark Stoneman’s conduct during Middlesex’s LV= Insurance County Championship match against Somerset on 18 – 21 May 2023. The matter was considered by the match referee, Peter Such, who determined that the offence was at Level 1 of the ECB Professional Conduct Regulations: 1(b) wilfully mistreating any part of the cricket ground, equipment or implements used in the match. This offence incurs a reprimand.
The umpires reported Jack Haynes’s conduct during Worcestershire’s LV= Insurance County Championship match against Leicestershire on 18 – 21 May 2023. The matter was considered by the match referee, James Whitaker, who determined that the offence was at Level 1 of the ECB Professional Conduct Regulations: 1(c) showing dissent at an umpire’s decision by word or action. This offence incurs a reprimand.
The umpires reported Shan Masood’s conduct during Yorkshire’s Vitality Blast match against Lancashire on 1 June 2023. The matter was considered by the match referee, Phil Whitticase, who determined that the offence was at Level 1 of the ECB Professional Conduct Regulations: 1(b) wilfully mistreating any part of the cricket ground, equipment or implements used in the match. This offence incurs a reprimand.
The umpires reported Luis Reece’s conduct during Derbyshire’s County Championship match against Yorkshire on 13 June 2023. The matter was considered by the match referee, Phil Whitticase, who determined that the offence was at Level 1 of the ECB Professional Conduct Regulations: 1(d) using language that, in the circumstances, is obscene, offensive or insulting. This offence incurs a reprimand.
The umpires reported Tawanda Muyeye’s conduct during Kent’s Vitality Blast match against Essex on 7 June 2023. The matter was considered by the match referee, Steve Davis, who determined that the offence was at Level 1 of the ECB Professional Conduct Regulations: 1(b) wilfully mistreating any part of the cricket ground, equipment or implements used in the match. This offence incurs a reprimand.
The umpires reported Miles Hammond’s conduct during Gloucestershire’s Vitality Blast match against Kent on 17 June 2023. The matter was considered by the match referee, Will Smith, who determined that the offence was at Level 1 of the ECB Professional Conduct Regulations: 1(c) showing dissent at an umpire’s decision by word or action. This offence incurs a reprimand.
The umpires reported Ben Wells’ conduct during Gloucestershire’s Vitality Blast match against Glamorgan on 18 June 2023. The matter was considered by the match referee, Devon Malcolm, who determined that the offence was at Level 1 of the ECB Professional Conduct Regulations: 1(b) wilfully mistreating any part of the cricket ground, equipment or implements used in the match. This offence incurs a reprimand.
The umpires reported Simon Harmer’s conduct during Essex's T20 Vitality Blast match against Hampshire on 23 June 2023. The matter was considered by the match referee, Helen Pack, who determined that the offence was at Level 1 of the ECB Professional Conduct Regulations: 1(c) showing dissent at an umpire’s decision by word or action. This offence incurs a reprimand.
The umpires reported Colin Ingram’s conduct during Glamorgan's T20 Vitality Blast match against Middlesex on 2 July 2023. The matter was considered by the match referee, Simon Hinks, who determined that the offence was at Level 1 of the ECB Professional Conduct Regulations: 1(c) showing dissent at an umpire’s decision by word or action. This offence incurs a reprimand.
The umpires reported Joe Clarke’s conduct during Nottinghamshire’s County Championship match against Surrey on 13th July 2023. The matter was considered by the match referee, Peter Such, who determined that the offence was at Level 1 of the ECB Professional Conduct Regulations: 1(c) showing dissent at an umpire’s decision by word or action. This offence incurs a reprimand.
The umpires reported Sterre Laurien Kalis’s conduct during Northern Diamonds’s Rachael Heyhoe-Flint Trophy match against Central Sparks on 15 July 2023. The matter was considered by the match referee, Ian Herbert, who determined that the offence was at Level 1 of the ECB Professional Conduct Regulations: 1(c) - showing dissent at an umpire’s decision by word or action. This offence incurs a reprimand.
The umpires reported Fynn Hudson-Prentice's conduct during Sussex’s Metro Bank One Day Cup match against Northamptonshire on 6 August 2023. The matter was considered by the match referee, Jason Swift, who determined that the offence was at Level 1 of the ECB Professional Conduct Regulations: 1(b) wilfully mistreating any part of the cricket ground, equipment or implements used in the match. This offence incurs a reprimand.
The umpires reported Emilio Gay’s conduct during Northamptonshire’s Metro Bank One Day Cup match against Sussex on 6 August 2023. The matter was considered by the match referee, Jason Swift, who determined that the offence was at Level 1 of the ECB Professional Conduct Regulations: 1(c) - showing dissent at an umpire’s decision by word or action. This offence incurs a reprimand.
The umpires reported Tammy Beaumont’s conduct during Welsh Fire’s Hundred (Women’s) match against Invincibles on 6 August 2023. The matter was considered by the match referee, Alec Swann, who determined that the offence was at Level 1 of the ECB Professional Conduct Regulations:1(b) wilfully mistreating any part of the cricket ground, equipment or implements used in the match. This offence incurs a reprimand.
The umpires reported Phil Salt’s conduct during Manchester Originals Hundred (Men’s) match against Oval Invincibles on 9 August 2023. The matter was considered by the match referee, Alec Swann, who determined that the offence was at Level 1 of the ECB Professional Conduct Regulations:1(d) using language that, in the circumstances, is obscene, offensive or insulting. This offence incurs a reprimand
The umpires reported Jason Roy’s conduct during Oval Invincibles Hundred (Men’s) match against Manchester Originals on 9 August 2023. The matter was considered by the match referee, Alec Swann, who determined that the offence was at Level 1 of the ECB Professional Conduct Regulations:1(d) using language that, in the circumstances, is obscene, offensive or insulting. This offence incurs a reprimand.
The umpires reported Beau Webster’s conduct during Essex’s Metro Bank One Day Cup match against Yorkshire on 13 August 2023. The matter was considered by the match referee, Phil Witticase, who determined that the offence was at Level 1 of the ECB Professional Conduct Regulations: 1(b) wilfully mistreating any part of the cricket ground, equipment or implements used in the match. This offence incurs a reprimand.
The umpires reported Rishi Patel’s conduct during Leicestershire’s County Championship match against Sussex on 09 September 2023. The matter was considered by the match referee, Wayne Noon, who determined that the offence was at Level 1 of the ECB Professional Conduct Regulations: 1(b) wilfully mistreating any part of the cricket ground, equipment or implements used in the match. This offence incurs a reprimand.
Level 1(h) Breaches
The umpires reported Issi Wong’s conduct during Central Sparks’ Rachael Heyhoe-Flint Trophy match against Southern Vipers on 10 May 2023. The matter was considered by the Match referee, Will Smith, who determined that the offence was at Level 1 of the ECB Professional Conduct Regulations: 1(h) - bowling a dangerous or unfair short pitched delivery and/or accidental non pitching delivery that results in the bowler being disallowed from bowling any further in that innings in accordance with Laws 41.6 and 41.7.
The umpires reported Tom Helm’s conduct during Middlesex’s Vitality Blast match against Kent on 16 June 2023. The matter was considered by the Match referee, Alec Swann, who determined that the offence was at Level 1 of the ECB Professional Conduct Regulations: 1(h) - bowling a dangerous or unfair short pitched delivery and/or accidental non pitching delivery that results in the bowler being disallowed from bowling any further in that innings in accordance with Laws 41.6 and 41.7.
The umpires reported Grant Stewart’s conduct during Kent’s Vitality Blast match against Middlesex on 16 June 2023. The matter was considered by the Match referee, Alec Swann, who determined that the offence was at Level 1 of the ECB Professional Conduct Regulations: 1(h) - bowling a dangerous or unfair short pitched delivery and/or accidental non pitching delivery that results in the bowler being disallowed from bowling any further in that innings in accordance with Laws 41.6 and 41.7.
The umpires reported Adam Finch’s conduct during Worcestershire’s Vitality Blast match against Durham on 30 June 2023. The matter was considered by the Match referee, Dean Cosker, who determined that the offence was at Level 1 of the ECB Professional Conduct Regulations: 1(h) - bowling a dangerous or unfair short pitched delivery and/or accidental non pitching delivery that results in the bowler being disallowed from bowling any further in that innings in accordance with Laws 41.6 and 41.7.
The umpires reported George Scrimshaw’s conduct during Derbyshire’s County Championship match against Sussex on 12 July 2023. The matter was considered by the Match referee, Mike Smith, who determined that the offence was at Level 1 of the ECB Professional Conduct Regulations: 1(h) - bowling a dangerous or unfair short pitched delivery and/or accidental non pitching delivery that results in the bowler being disallowed from bowling any further in that innings in accordance with Laws 41.6 and 41.7.
The umpires reported Scott Currie’s conduct during Hampshire’s Metro Bank One Day match against Essex on 08 August 2023. The matter was considered by the Match referee, Simon Hinks, who determined that the offence was at Level 1 of the ECB Professional Conduct Regulations: 1(h) - bowling a dangerous or unfair short pitched delivery and/or accidental non pitching delivery that results in the bowler being disallowed from bowling any further in that innings in accordance with Laws 41.6 and 41.7.
The umpires reported Jack Blatherwick’s conduct during Lancashire’s Metro Bank One Day match against Leicestershire on 11 August 2023. The matter was considered by the Match referee, Ian Herbert, who determined that the offence was at Level 1 of the ECB Professional Conduct Regulations: 1(h) - bowling a dangerous or unfair short pitched delivery and/or accidental non pitching delivery that results in the bowler being disallowed from bowling any further in that innings in accordance with Laws 41.6 and 41.7.
The umpires reported Hollie Armitage’s conduct during Northern Supercharger’s Hundred Women’s match against Welsh Fire on 22 August 2023. The matter was considered by the Match referee, Sarah Bartlett, who determined that the offence was at Level 1 of the ECB Professional Conduct Regulations: 1(h) - bowling a dangerous or unfair short pitched delivery and/or accidental non pitching delivery that results in the bowler being disallowed from bowling any further in that innings in accordance with Laws 41.6 and 41.7.
The umpires reported Jack Blatherwick’s conduct during Lancashire’s County Championship match against Kent on 27th September 2023. The matter was considered by the Match referee, Wayne Noon, who determined that the offence was at Level 1 of the ECB Professional Conduct Regulations: 1(h) - bowling a dangerous or unfair short pitched delivery and/or accidental non pitching delivery that results in the bowler being disallowed from bowling any further in that innings in accordance with Laws 41.6 and 41.7.