Bravo found guilty of Code of Conduct breach, given official reprimand

West Indies player Dwayne Bravo has received an official reprimand for breaching the ICC Code of Conduct during his country's third ODI against India.

Bravo was found guilty of breaching clause 1.5 of the Code by ICC Match Referee Alan Hurst at a hearing that took place following the conclusion of the match in Chennai on Saturday.

The clause prohibits excessive appealing, a term that includes the practice of celebrating a dismissal before the umpire gives his decision, something that Bravo was deemed to have done after one of his deliveries brushed the edge of Dinesh Karthik's bat.

Explaining the decision, Mr Hurst said: "Although Dwayne Bravo later apologized to the umpire for his actions, he must recognize the need to respect the official and turn and appeal, especially for a fine edge through to the wicketkeeper."

All Level 1 breaches of the ICC Code of Conduct carry a minimum penalty of an official reprimand and a maximum penalty of 50 per cent of a player's match fee.

The charge was brought by on-field umpires Suresh Shastri and Billy Bowden and Mr Hurst reached his decision after the hearing that was attended by Dwayne Bravo, Suresh Shastri, Billy Bowden, West Indies coach Bennett King and team manager Clive Lloyd.

For Level 1 breaches of the ICC Code of Conduct the ICC Match Referee's decision is final and binding.