Bangladesh and India Under 19 players hit with major sanctions for code of conduct breaches

Bangladesh’s Md Towhid Hridoy was charged with a breach of article 2.21 of the global governing body's code of conduct - a clause relating to "conduct which brings the game into disrepute" - and was handed 10 suspension points

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Five players have received substantial sanctions from the ICC following the ugly scenes which marred Bangladesh's Under-19 World Cup triumph over India on Sunday.

Three of the Bangladeshi squad have been hit with penalties of up to 10 suspension points for their part in the onfield fracas which followed the match in South Africa, with two Indians receiving eight and five respectively.

Bangladesh’s Md Towhid Hridoy was charged with a breach of article 2.21 of the global governing body's code of conduct - a clause relating to "conduct which brings the game into disrepute" - and was handed 10 suspension points.

One suspension point equals a player being ineligible for one ODI or T20I, U19 or A team international match.

Shamim Hossain received eight suspensions points, with Rakibul Hasan picking up four.

India's Akash Singh has been given eight suspension points, with Ravi Bishnoi receiving five.

^{Bangladesh beat India in the Under-19 World Cup final on Sunday}

All five accepted the charges levied against them by match referee Graeme Labrooy.

Bishnoi also accepted a separate charge, relating to the article in the code of conduct which outlaws "gestures or language which could provoke" a reaction from a batsman upon their dismissal - for his actions following the wicket of Avishek Das in the 23rd over of Bangladesh's chase.

"The match was hard fought, as you would expect in an ICC U19 Cricket World Cup final, but the elation and disappointment experienced by some players after the game spilled over into unedifying scenes that have no place in our sport," ICC general manager Geoff Allardice said.

"Respect is at the very heart of the spirit of cricket, and players are expected to show self-discipline, congratulate the opposition on their successes and enjoy the success of their own team. 

"It is disappointing that code of conduct charges needed to be laid after such a closely contested match, but it is important to reinforce the standard of behavior that will be expected of these young players should they transition to senior international cricket."

Bangladesh captain Akbar Ali had already apologised for his teammates' actions.

“What happened, it should not [have] happened,” Ali said. “I don’t know what exactly happened. I didn’t ask what was going on. But, you know, in the final, emotion can come out, and sometimes the boys were getting pumped, and emotions were coming through. As a youngster, it shouldn’t happen.

“In any position, in any manner, we have to show the respect to the opponent, we should have respect for the game.

“Cricket is known for being a gentleman’s game. So I’ll say, I’ll be sorry for my team.”

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