Mitchell Marsh Fined For Showing Dissent To Umpire During BBL Knockout

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Perth Scorchers all-rounder Mitchell Marsh has been fined for showing dissent to umpire Sam Nogajski during the Big Bash League(BBL) Knockout match against Sydney Sixers on Sunday. 

Marsh reacted angrily after he was given out caught behind on Steven O'Keefe's delivery. Both bowler and the keeper Josh Philippe appealed with confidence. Umpire took his time but eventually raised the finger, after which the all-rounder couldn't keep his calm. 

Cricket Australia, after a hearing on Saturday night, found Mitchell Marsh guilty of a Level 2 breach of CA's Code of Conduct, which can lead to a suspension and/or a maximum penalty of $10,000. However, since the all-rounder has had no Code of Conduct breaches in the past two years, he was instead fined $5,000.

“I accept the fine handed down to me, my reaction to the umpire’s decision was unacceptable and not the example I want to be setting for any young cricketer,” Marsh said, accepting the decision.

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