Bangladesh batsman Mushfiqur Rahim reprimanded

The 20-year-old was found to have breached Level 1.3 of the Code which relates to “showing dissent at an umpire’s decision”.

“Mushfiqur left the crease immediately but he was looking at and touching the edge of the bat as he left. That is inappropriate and clearly unacceptable after an lbw decision,” said Hurst.

“The player has apologised for his actions and said he sincerely regretted this misdemeanour. This apology and his previous good record were taken into consideration,” he added.

All Level 1 breaches carry a minimum penalty of an official reprimand and a maximum penalty of a fine equivalent to 50 per cent of a player’s match fee. The charge was brought by umpires Steve Davis and Ian Gould.

Hurst reached his decision after a hearing attended by the player, umpires, Bangladesh manager Mohammad-ul-Haque and coach Jamie Siddons. For Level 1 breaches of the ICC Code of Conduct, the match referee’s decision is final and binding.