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| June 8, 2005 | Wednesday | Rabi-us-Sani 30, 1426 |
Jones cleared over debatable dismissal
LONDON, June 7: England wicket-keeper Geraint Jones has been found not guilty of breaching the ICC code of conduct following a controversial incident during the recently concluded second Test against Bangladesh. On Saturday at Durham’s Riverside ground, Bangladesh Nafees Iqbal, on 15, gloved a ball from all-rounder Andrew Flintoff through to Jones and started to walk off.
However, replays suggested the ball may have bounced in front of the Kent keeper. Iqbal twice turned back towards the crease in what seemed like an attempt to resume his innings.
An uncertain episode eventually saw him given out after the on-field umpires decided not to refer the matter to the replay official and so ended a fifty stand, then Bangladesh’s best of the series.
The tourists were incensed and Bangladesh manager Abdul Latif Khan brought the charge against Jones.
However, match referee Alan Hurst found Jones not guilty of conduct that brings the game into disrepute at a post-match hearing on Sunday following England’s win.
“On the evidence presented, the actions of the player did not breach the ICC Code of Conduct. Video evidence of the incident was inconclusive, and the player’s intent was not proven,” said Hurst.—AFP
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