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ENGLAND pacer Reece Topley has been docked 15% of his match fee for smashing a chair in frustration after picking up an injury in the first Twenty20 International against West Indies.
The left-arm quick suffered his latest injury setback on Saturday when he jarred his knee while bowling. He eventually left the field due to the injury and missed the second match.
As he walked up the steps of the pavilion at the Kensington Oval in Bridgetown, Topley picked up a chair and smashed it on the staircase handrail.
The governing International Cricket Council (ICC) said on Wednesday that Tokely had breached the code of conduct article relating to “abuse of cricket equipment or clothing, ground equipment or fixtures and fittings”.
In addition to the fine Topley also incurred one demerit point. Four or more demerit points within a 24-month period are converted into suspension points and a player is banned under the ICC’s code of conduct.
England lead the five-match series 2-0 with the third T20 scheduled for today in Gros Islet.
Meanwhile, West Indies fast bowler Alzarri Joseph returns for the third Twenty20 International against England after serving a two-match suspension but all-rounder Andre Russell will miss today’s match with an ankle injury.
Joseph was suspended for storming off the field after a row with captain Shai Hope during the third One Day-International against England in Bridgetown.
“Alzarri Joseph, having completed his two-match suspension, will rejoin the squad in Saint Lucia for the crucial final leg of the series, replacing Shamar Joseph,” Cricket West Indies (CWI) said in a statement.
West Indies won the ODI series 2-1 but lost the first two matches in the five-match T20 series against Jos Buttler’s team.
The hosts will again be without experienced all-rounder Russell, who sustained a left ankle sprain during the opening T20 in Barbados on Saturday.
Russell, who missed the second match, is replaced by all-rounder Shamar Springer in the squad.
All three remaining T20s are being played in Saint Lucia.
West Indies T20I Squad: Rovman Powell (captain), Roston Chase, Matthew Forde, Shimron Hetmyer, Terrance Hinds, Shai Hope, Akeal Hosein, Alzarri Joseph, Brandon King, Evin Lewis, Gudakesh Motie, Nicholas Pooran, Sherfane Rutherford, Romario Shepherd, Shamar Springer
Online Reporter