Re: Yuvraj Fined
it may be a stupid rule however it is according to ICC code of conduct. As soon as I saw Yuvraj's reaction, I knew that is going to be consdiered atleast a level 1 offence. ICC policy clearly states that the players are not suppose to object or show dissent at an umpring decision.
I know it is sometimes unnatural to expect players to leave the pitch without showing any reaction at all in such circumstances. However that is the point which is raised again and again and again when players do show dissent and are fined just because players are expected not to protest in any way after a decision.
Yuvaj is not the first player to be fined/punished after showiing dissent. Alot of players are reprimanded for just staying on the wicket when they are adjudged out unfarily. Yuvraj infact not only stayed on the wicket for a long time but also said something to Shastri along with a gesture showing that the ball touched his shoulder. If you look at past instances, you will consider Yuvraj lucky that he got the mimimum fine when he actually reacted more strongly as compared to other players who have been previously reprimanded. Had it been Broad, this could have been considered showing serious dissent under level 2 offence.
Fkhan, lets agree it is a rule. But be honest, If that would have been Haydn or Gilchrist the decision would have been referred to the 3rd Umpire. Pooch ne Ke liye ke ye really out hai ya naih, before anything else in first place.