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After being found guilty of violating Article 2.3 of the ICC Code of Conduct for Players and Player Support Personnel during the opening ODI of the current three-match series between Australia and South Africa, professional spinner Adam Zampa was suspended by the International Cricket Council. 'Use of an audible profanity during an international match' is covered in Article 2.3. For the first time in 24 months, Zampa received a reprimand. The leg-spinner now has a demerit point added to their record.
Level 1 infractions are punishable by one or two demerit points, a minimum of an official reprimand, and a maximum of 50% of the player's match fee. Andy Pycroft of the Emirates ICC Elite Panel of Match Referees suggested an official sanction, which Zampa accepted after acknowledging his offence.
Adam Zampa's AUS vs SA 2025 Mishap:
Adam Zampa was involved in a Level 1 breach of the ICC Code of Conduct during the first ODI against South Africa in Cairns.#AdamZampa#AUSvsSA#ODIs#Insidesport#CricketTwitterpic.twitter.com/V9yEOwnU3L
— InsideSport (@InsideSportIND) August 20, 2025
The 37th over of South Africa's batting innings in Cairns is where the incident for which he has been sanctioned took place, for those who are unaware. The 33-year-old leg-spinner overthrew off his bowling and made disparaging comments after a misfield. The stump mic caught up Zampa's remarks, and the television channel also aired them.
Regarding the outcome of the first ODI, Australia lost badly to the Proteas by a score of 98 runs. The Temba Bavuma-led team defeated the Australians by the most runs in ODI history. Zampa finished with 10 overs with figures of 1/58. Additionally, he batted 11 off 18 runs, although it was ineffective and hurt the team's chances. South Africa won the first ODI between the two teams by a score of 98 runs. Zampa returned with bowling results of one for 58 for Australia after contributing 11 runs with the bat.
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