Adnan Akmal and Robin Peterson fined under ICC Code of Conduct

Adnan used his shoulder and body to push Peterson, who reacted by pushing the Pakistan wicketkeeper.

Pakistan wicketkeeper Adnan Akmal and South African all-rounder Robin Peterson have been fined 50 per cent of their match fees after pleading guilty to “inappropriate and deliberate physical contact between Players in the course of play during an International Match” during the fourth day’s play in the first Test in Abu Dhabi on Thursday, according to the official ICC website.

The said misconduct is a Level 2 breach of the Article 2.2.4 of the ICC Code of Conduct for Players and Player Support Personnel.

The incident happened when Adnan, while trying to pick up the bail, used his shoulder and body to push Peterson, who reacted by pushing back at the Pakistan wicketkeeper.

The charges had been laid by the on-field umpires Paul Reiffel and Rod Tucker, as well as third umpire Ian Gould and fourth umpire Shozab Raza.

Both players pleaded guilty to the charge and as such, under the provisions of the code, the matter was determined by David Boon of the Emirates Elite Panel of ICC Match Referees and so there was no requirement for a full hearing.

Explaining his decision, Boon said: “Deliberate physical contact is an action that does not belong in our game and will in no way be condoned in any situation.”

All Level 2 breaches carry a minimum penalty of a minimum fine of 50 per cent of applicable match fee or up to two suspension points.