The Netherlands all-rounder, Bas de Leede has been found guilty for breaching Level 1 of the ICC Code of Conduct during the second ODI against Pakistan in Rotterdam. The world cricket governing body released a statement addressing the news on Sunday.

The incident took place in the 17th over of the Netherlands’ innings. De Leede hit the ball directly towards a fielder and used profane language which was caught on the stump microphone on the live broadcast. The incident necessitated an apology to the public by the commentators.

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“De Leede was found to have breached Article 2.3 of the ICC Code of Conduct for Players and Player Support Personnel, which relates to the use of an audible obscenity during an international match,” the ICC said in a statement. “In addition to this, one demerit point has been added to de Leede’s disciplinary record, for whom it was the first offence in a 24-month period,” it added.

The 22-year-old all-rounder admitted the offence and accepted the sanction submitted by the match referee Chris Broad of the Elite Panel of ICC Match Referees. The on-field umpires Michael Gough and Nitin Bathi, third umpire Rizwan Akram and fourth official Adriaan van den Dries also agreed to the charges.

De Leede committed a  Level 1 breach, which carries a minimum penalty of an official reprimand, a maximum penalty of 50 per cent of the match fee, and one or two demerit points.


Talking about the match, Pakistan registered another clinical victory as they chased down a total of 191. During the post-match interview, Pakistan skipper Babar Azam was proud of his team and praised their efforts. 


He said, "It was a good effort by the fast bowlers, they bowled well with the new ball. The spinners bowled well, later on, so we were happy. In the morning there was moisture on the pitch, that's why I wanted to bowl first. The wicket was under covers yesterday, anyway credit to the pacers and the spinners. We are trying different combinations, Salman showed his class today. He played very well today, so looking forward to the next game."