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Originally Posted by Rachael what Inzi did is basically regarded as petulance, a betrayal of the game that let down the punters at the game, the viewers at home and everyone hoping that their sporting superstars would act as role models on the field, accepting the umpire's decision as final even when it might be wrong. |
Apparently nobody has told Inzi that, if you go on his his long disciplinary record. This was the 11th time in his career that Inzamam has been punished under the ICC code of conduct.
September 14, 1997 v India, Toronto: Suspended for two one-day internationals by match referee Jackie Hendriks after he tried to beat a spectator who had verbally abused him.
April 23, 1998 v South Africa at Newlands: Dissent at umpire's decision. Fined 50% of match fee, with a suspended ban of one limited overs match, by referee John Reid.
March 12-16, 2000 v Sri Lanka, Karachi: Receives severe reprimand for criticising the attitude of the Sri Lankan players from referee Brian Hastings.
May 25-29, 2000 v West Indies, Antigua: Fined 50% of match fee by referee Peter Burge for dissent over umpiring decision.
June 23, 2001 v England, Lord's: Fined 50% of match fee and suspended for two matches for showing dissent at umpire's decision, by referee Hastings.
March 16, 2004 v India, Rawalpindi. Fined 50% of match fee for conduct contrary to the spirit of the game, by referee Ranjan Madugalle.
February 1, 2005 v West Indies, Perth: Fined 100% of his match fee for failing to control his players as captain, by referee Chris Broad.
March 24-28, 2005 v India, Bangalore: Fined 30% of match fee for showing dissent at an umpire's decision by action or verbal abuse. Broad was the referee.
March 24-28, 2005 v India, Bangalore: Banned for one Test for charging or advancing towards the umpire in an aggressive manner when appealing, by Broad.
April 5, 2005 v India, Visakhapatnam: Reprimanded by Broad for abuse of cricket equipment or clothing, ground equipment or fixtures and fittings.
August 17-20, 2006 v Eng, the Oval: Four-match one-day international ban for bringing game into disrepute. Banned at the end of a two-day hearing on September 28 by ICC chief match referee Madugalle.
Looking at that record, Inzi and Pakistan should also ask the ICC not to have Chris Broad officiate any matches involving Pakistan.