GABRIEL IN TROUBLE WITH ICC
West Indies fast bowler Shannon Gabriel has been charged for language used during the third Test against England on Monday, the International Cricket Council (ICC) has said.
Gabriel’s comment to Joe Root was not audible to TV viewers but according to British broadcaster Sky Sports the England captain was heard replying to the bowler: “Don’t use it as an insult. There’s nothing wrong with being gay”.
Umpires Rod Tucker and Kumar Dharmasena spoke to Gabriel afterwards and he was charged with
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breaching Article 2.13 of the ICC’S Code of Conduct.
“The charge, which was laid by match umpires, will now be dealt with by match referee Jeff Crowe,” the governing body said in a statement on Tuesday. “Until the proceedings have concluded, the ICC will not comment further.”