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#2 Ravi Bishnoi and Akash Singh charged by ICC

Ravi Bishnoi was the highest wicket-taker of the 2020 U-19 World Cup

Md. Towhid Hridoy, Shamim Hossain, Rakibul Hasan, Akash Singh, and Ravi Bishnoi were players who were charged by the ICC for breaching Article 2.21 of ICC's code of conduct after the infamous brawl post-Bangladesh's maiden U-19 WC triumph against India.

Suspension points were handed to each player, with Ravi Bishnoi getting further charged for breaking Article 2.5 for an altercation with Avishek Das during the proceedings of the match.

ICC General Manager of Cricket, Geoff Allardice said:

“The match was hard fought, as you would expect in an ICC U19 Cricket World Cup Final, but the elation and disappointment experienced by some players after the game spilled over into unedifying scenes that have no place in our sport. Respect is at the very heart of the spirit of cricket, and players are expected to show self-discipline, congratulate the opposition on their successes and enjoy the success of their own team."

"It is disappointing that Code of Conduct charges needed to be laid after such a closely contested match, but it is important to reinforce the standard of behavior that will be expected of these young players should they transition to senior international cricket.”

Full article: 2020 U-19 World Cup Final: Ravi Bishnoi and Akash Singh among five players to be charged by ICC following infamous brawl