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DUBAI // Tim Bresnan, the England all rounder, has been reprimanded by the International Cricket Council (ICC) after he smashed his stumps with his bat during England's dramatic tie with India yesterday.
The Yorkshireman took five wickets and scored 14 vital quick-fire runs as England chased down 338 to tie with the hosts in Mangalore, but hit his stumps with his bat after being bowled by Piyush Chawala with the last ball of the 48th over.
Consequently, Bresnan pleaded guilty to contravening Level 1 offence (Section 2.1.2) of the ICC Code of Conduct for players and team officials which relates to "abuse of cricket equipment or clothing, ground equipment or fixtures and fittings".
All Level 1 breaches carry a minimum penalty of an official reprimand and/or a maximum penalty of the imposition of a fine up to 50 per cent of a player's match fee.
"While giving my verdict, I took into account that Bresnan admitted his mistake, apologised for his action and that it was his first offence," Roshan Mahanama, of the Emirates Elite Panel of ICC Match Referees, said.
"Further, it was encouraging to note that Bresnan on his own initiative met the umpires concerned and reiterated that his action was unintentional."
Meanwhile, England have also been fined for a slow over-rate in the game, with Andrew Strauss, the captain, fined 20 per cent of his match fee and the rest of the side 10 per cent.
Australia will delay Bollinger replacement
Australia have chosen to delay naming a replacement for Doug Bollinger until the latter stages of the World Cup.
Bollinger, the fast bowler, has suffered with pain in his ankle since in the warm-up clash with India. The injury prevented him playing a part in the opening game against Zimbabwe and he has been sent home.
Peter Siddle was expected by many to be called up but chairman of selectors Andrew Hilditch said: "It is obviously disappointing to lose Doug Bollinger from the World Cup squad through injury, however we have decided to delay the naming of a replacement for him until later in the tournament.
"Currently all our fast bowlers are fit and we have John Hastings in the squad ready to play if an opportunity presents itself.
"We also have cover in the event of an injury to Brad Haddin or any one of the batsmen so there is seen to be no rush in making the decision.
"The National Selection Panel will make a decision as we approach the later stages of the tournament so we can select a replacement player who in our view will give us the best chance of success in the World Cup ."
ICC release new one-day batting and bowling rankings
In the latest rankings, which were released after the stunning tied Group B match between India and England in Bangalore, Australia's Shane Watson, JP Duminy of South Africa, Netherlands's Ryan ten Doeschate and South Africa's Dale Steyn have all achieved personal landmarks.
Watson, who scored 79 against Zimbabwe and 62 against New Zealand, has climbed four places to break into the top 10 for the first time in his career. Duminy's contribution of 42 not out against the West Indies has lifted him two places to share 15th spot with captain Graeme Smith and West Indies' Chris Gayle.
Ten Doeschate's 110-ball 119 against England has helped him vault 12 places to 20th position as Steyn has jumped four places to fourth position after his figures of three for 24 against the West Indies.
Top 10 ODI batsmen
1. Hashim Amla (South Africa)
2. AB de Villiers (South Africa)
3. Virat Kohli (India)
4. Mike Hussey (Australia)
5. MS Dhoni (India)
6. Virender Sehwag (India)
= Tilakaratne Dilshan (Sri Lanka)
8. Kumar Sangakarra (Sri Lanka)
9. Shane Watson (Australia)
10. Sachin Tendulkar (India)
= Gautam Gambhir (India)
Top 10 ODI bowlers
1. Daniel Vettori (New Zealand)
2. Morne Morkel (South Africa)
3. Ray Price (Zimbabwe)
4. Dale Steyn (South Africa)
5. Mitchell Johnson (Australia)
6. Shakib al Hasan (Bangladesh)
7. Graeme Swann (England)
8. Abdur Razzak (Bangladesh)
9. Nuwan Kulasekara (Sri Lanka)
10. Lonwabo Tsotsobe (South Africa)