SL vs AUS, World Cup 2023: Will David Warner get penalised for fuming at umpire following unsuccessful DRS review?

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David Warner made news for both good and bad news during Sri Lanka vs Australia, which the latter won by five wickets at the Ekana Sports Complex during ICC World Cup 2023 in Lucknow on Monday (October 16). The Australian was first seen helping the ground staff put covers on the ground during a rain interruption.

The images of him helping the crowd were soon praised on social media and went viral online. David Warner, however, soon put himself in trouble as the 36-year-old southpaw was seen fuming at the umpire following a DRS review.

The incident happened in the fourth over of the second innings, when Australia were chasing a tricky target of 209 on a slow Ekana surface. Warner was adjudged lbw off a Dilshan Madhushanka delivery but the batter wasn't convinced and opted for a DRS.

The replays soon went against David Warner, who was unlucky to lose his wicket by the umpire's call as the ball tracker suggested the ball would have barely clipped the leg stump. Warner yelled in anger and was seen shouting at the umpire while walking back to the pavillion.

While the ICC code of conduct is strict against any unwanted behaviour by players, the rules suggest that showing dissent towards the umpire's decision during an international match could lead to Level 1 and offenses.

ICC rules for showing dissent at an umpire's decision:

Without limitation, Article 2.8 includes: (a) excessive, obvious disappointment with an Umpire's decision; (b) an obvious delay in resuming play or leaving the wicket; (c) shaking the head; (d) pointing or looking at the inside edge when given out lbw; (e) pointing to the pad or rubbing the shoulder when caught behind;

(f) snatching the cap from the Umpire; (g) requesting a referral to the TV Umpire (other than in the context of a legitimate request for a referral as may be permitted in such an International Match); and (h) arguing or entering into a prolonged discussion with the Umpire about his/her decision.

This offense is not intended to punish a batter showing his/her instinctive disappointment at his/her dismissal. When assessing the seriousness of the breach, the following factors (without limitation) should be considered: (i) whether the conduct contains an element of anger or abuse which is directed at the Umpire or the Umpire's decision;

(ii) whether there is excessive delay in resuming play or leaving the wicket; or (iii) whether there is persistent re-reference to the incident over time. It shall not be a defence to any charge brought under this Article to show that the Umpire might have, or in fact did, get any decision wrong.