Ireland's Josh Little handed demerit point after Jonny Bairstow send-off

The 20-year-old has been found guilty of a level one breach for “using language, actions or gestures which disparage or which could provoke an aggressive reaction"

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Josh Little, the Ireland seamer, has been given a demerit point after being found guilty of a level one breach of the ICC code of conduct.

The 20-year-old used "inappropriate language" after dismissing England's Jonny Bairstow during the second one-day international at The Ageas Bowl on Saturday, which the world champions won by four wickets.

Little accepted the charge, levelled by on-field umpires David Millns and Alex Wharf, third umpire Mike Burns and fourth official Martin Saggers, meaning a hearing was not required.

An ICC statement added that the left-arm quick was punished for “using language, actions or gestures which disparage or which could provoke an aggressive reaction".

Though he has escaped a fine, which could have been as much as 50 per cent of his total match fee, Little has been handed a single demerit point - his first offence in the period of 24 months.

Players who accrue four or more points during a single two-year period can be banned for one Test or two limited-overs matches.

Trailing 2-0 in the three-match series, Little will be available as Ireland attempt to claim a consolatory victory at The Ageas Bowl in the final one-day international on Tuesday.

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