Jayden Seales Fined by ICC for Provocative Gesture During Australia Test Match

Jayden Seales Sanctioned for Conduct Breach During Test Match

West Indies fast bowler Jayden Seales has been penalized by the International Cricket Council (ICC), incurring a fine of 15 percent of his match fee. This action stems from a breach of the ICC's code of conduct during the first Test against Australia in Barbados.

Jayden Seales (middle) on Day 1 of the first Test between West Indies and Australia. (AP)

The specific incident involved Seales gesturing towards the Australian dressing room after dismissing their captain, Pat Cummins, at Kensington Oval.

The ICC determined that Seales' actions violated Article 2.5 of the Code of Conduct. This article addresses the use of gestures or actions during an international match that could provoke an aggressive response from a dismissed batter.

Following the day's play, Seales addressed the incident, stating, "It did not really mean anything and it was more a bit of frustration. Pat hit a couple of good shots off me and I just showed him where the dressing room was and there wasn't really anything in it."

In addition to the fine, Seales has also received one demerit point. This marks his second offense within a 24-month period, bringing his total demerit points to two.

Despite the sanction against Seales, the West Indies bowling attack demonstrated a strong performance on the second day of the Test match against Australia.

The hosts secured a 10-run first-innings lead, bolstered by a crucial 67-run partnership for the sixth wicket. Shai Hope contributed 48 runs, while captain Roston Chase added 44.

Australia's second innings faced early challenges, reaching 92 for 4 wickets, giving them an overall lead of 82 runs. Seales claimed his sixth wicket of the match, dismissing Josh Inglis for 12.

As play heads into day three, the match remains closely contested, with Travis Head (13) and Beau Webster (19) poised to resume batting for Australia.