Saeed Ajmal. PHOTO: AFP
"Ajmal pleaded guilty to a Level 1 breach of the ICC Code of Conduct during the third day's play on Friday," the International Cricket Council (ICC) said.
Ajmal, 36, was found to have breached an article of the code of conduct which relates to "using language or a gesture that is obscene, offensive or insulting during an international match".
"The incident happened when Ajmal, after dismissing South Africa batsman Morne Morkel, turned to the umpire and repeatedly appealed even though the batsman had been caught at first slip by Younis Khan.
"Ajmal's appeal for a caught behind off the previous delivery had been turned down so the bowler's actions after taking the wicket were considered insulting towards the umpire, which contravenes the ICC Code of Conduct," the ICC said.
Ajmal took 6-151 in South Africa's total of 517. Pakistan resumed the fourth day (Saturday) facing a heavy defeat at 132-4.
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Mr. Boom should protest with The man of The Match Jury for not naming Faf du Plesis as Man of the Match Moments and give him back his forfeited 50% match fee.
In the first test Steyn threw ball at Khurram Manzoor in anger but no warning or fine given to him.
"Saeed Ajmal reprimanded for dissent.." The photograph of Saeed Ajmal seem to suggest he enjoyed being reprimanded. I think the ET editors have just given up their editorial duties.
Pakistanis should be well aware that they are brown not white; When whites cheat by rubbing ball on zippers or scratch with nails, its okay to do; while appealing strongly to remind umpire to wake up and take a favorable decision to declare a white out; its an offence; Saeed Ajmal, check again, you are brown not white; and a member of PCB not SACB or BCCI with money to dominate whites;