After the end of the third T20 match played between Sri Lanka and Afghanistan, Hasaranga became angry at on-field umpire Lindon Hannibal. Hasaranga was very unhappy with the umpire’s decision of not giving a no-ball and was seen misbehaving with the umpire. Let us tell you that this decision of the umpire came at a time when the match was at a very exciting stage.
Wanindu Hasaranga, the captain of Sri Lanka, paid a heavy price for misbehaving with the umpire during the third Twenty20 International match against Afghanistan. Hasaranga has been banned by the ICC for two matches as a result of their strong stance against him. Hasaranga was convicted of using derogatory comments at on-field umpire Lindon Hannibal during an altercation.
Hasaranga banned for two matches
Actually, after the end of the third T20 match played between Sri Lanka and Afghanistan (SL vs AFG), Hasaranga got angry at on-field umpire Lindon Hannibal. Hasaranga was very unhappy with the umpire’s decision of not giving a no-ball and was seen misbehaving with the umpire. Let us tell you that this decision of the umpire came at a time when the match was at a very exciting stage.
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Sri Lankan captain Wanindu Hasaranga has been banned for two matches and handed a 50% fine and three demerit points for his vocal reaction directed at umpire Lyndon Hanniba pic.twitter.com/V2FrZEVIha
In addition to receiving three demerit points, Hasaranga has been suspended for two games. In addition, the Sri Lankan captain’s 50% match money has also been subtracted. Hasaranga has accumulated five demerit points during a 24-month period. These points have been translated into two suspension points. The player is barred for one Test match, two ODIs, and two Twenty20 matches if there are two suspension points. In the first two Twenty20 series matches against Bangladesh, Hasaranga will not play for Sri Lanka.
Sri Lanka had to face defeat
Sri Lanka’s third Twenty20 match versus Afghanistan ended in a loss. Afghanistan lost five wickets while scoring 209 runs in their first batting innings. In reply, the home team lost by 3 runs and was only able to muster 206 runs after losing 6 wickets.
The umpire failed to call a no-ball even though the batsman’s waist appeared to be touched by the fourth ball of the last over. Nevertheless, Sri Lanka managed to win the series 2-1.
