Jayden Seales Fined for Aggressive Send-Off to Pat Cummins

West Indies bowler Jayden Seales has been fined 15% of his match fee for an aggressive send-off directed at Australian captain Pat Cummins. This incident, which occurred during a recent match, violated the ICC's Code of Conduct regarding respect towards opponents. Match officials deemed Seales' actions inappropriate, resulting in a fine and a demerit point added to his record. This marks Seales' second breach within 24 months, raising concerns about potential match suspensions if further violations occur. Seales defended his actions, claiming he was merely indicating the direction of the dressing room after Cummins' aggressive batting display. Stay tuned for more updates on this developing story.

By Narendra Chaudhary Jun 27, 2025, 12:43 IST

Incident Overview

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has imposed a 15% fine on West Indies bowler Jayden Seales following an aggressive send-off directed at Australian captain Pat Cummins. This incident occurred during the 55th over when Cummins misplayed a shot, prompting Seales to gesture towards the dressing room as part of his celebration.

Violation of ICC Code of Conduct

Match Officials' Decision

Match referee Javagal Srinath, along with umpires Richard Kettleborough, Nitin Menon, Adrian Holdstock, and Gregory Brathwaite, deemed Seales' actions inappropriate and in violation of the code. As a result, the following penalties were imposed:

Seales was fined 15% of his match fee.
He received one demerit point on his disciplinary record.

Consequences of Repeated Breaches

This incident marks the second breach for Seales within a 24-month period, bringing his total demerit points to two. Accumulating two additional points in the same timeframe could result in a match suspension, highlighting the necessity for players to maintain discipline and emotional control during matches.

Seales' Response

The incident occurred after Cummins displayed his aggressive batting style, scoring 28 runs off just 14 balls. Seales later downplayed the incident, stating he merely pointed out the direction of the dressing room. He remarked, "Pat hit a couple of good shots off me, and I just showed him where the dressing room was. There wasn't really anything in it."

Seales' Performance

Seales has been a standout performer for his team, having taken five wickets in the match, alongside Shamar Joseph.

Conclusion

More updates to follow...