Stokes fined by ICC after foul language rant at spectator


  • Cricket
  • Saturday, 25 Jan 2020

Cricket - South Africa v England - Fourth Test - Imperial Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg, South Africa - January 24, 2020 England's Ben Stokes walks off after losing his wicket REUTERS/Siphiwe Sibeko

JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) - England all-rounder Ben Stokes was fined and given a demerit point by the International Cricket Council (ICC) on Saturday after a foul-mouthed row with a spectator on Friday in the test against South Africa.

Stokes was shown on television exchanging insults with a spectator as he walked off the field after being caught cheaply for two runs in England’s first innings on the opening day of the fourth test at The Wanderers, known as ‘the bullring’ for its often hostile atmosphere.

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