ABU DHABI, Oct 18: Pakistan’s wicket-keeper Adnan Akmal and Robin Peterson of South Africa have been fined 50 per cent of their match fees after a run-in, the International Cricket Council (ICC) said on Friday.

Adnan and Peterson were involved in an altercation in South Africa’s second innings on Thursday.

“The two players were fined after pleading guilty to a Level two breach of the ICC Code of Conduct during the fourth day’s play,” said the ICC in a release.

The two players were found to have breached Article 2.2.4 of the ICC Code of Conduct for players and player support personnel, which relates to “inappropriate and deliberate physical contact between players in the course of play during an International match”, the ICC said.

“The charges had been laid by the on-field umpires Paul Reiffel and Rod Tucker (both from Australia), as well as third umpire Ian Gould (England)and fourth umpire Shozab Raza of Pakistan,” said the ICC.

The incident happened when Adnan, while trying to pick up the bail, used his shoulder and body to push Peterson, who reacted by pushing the Pakistan wicketkeeper.

Both players pleaded guilty to the charge and as such, under the provisions of the code, the matter was determined by ICC match referee David Boon of Australia and so there was no requirement for a full hearing.—AFP