Adam Zampa caught red-handed by ICC, punished badly after being found GUILTY

Published - 20 Aug 2025, 05:22 PM

Australia spinner Adam Zampa
Australia spinner Adam Zampa. Image Credit: X

Veteran Australia leg-spinner Adam Zampa breached the ICC Code of Conduct during the first ODI of the three-match series against South Africa. The International Cricket Council reprimanded Zampa, who was found guilty of a Level 1 violation of the ICC Code of Conduct, ahead of the second ODI match.

South Africa beat Australia by 98 runs in the opening ODI at Cairns, taking a 1-0 lead in the three-match series. Aiden Markram provided a solid start with the bat, while Keshav Maharaj dismantled the Australian lineup with spin bowling. However, Adam Zampa struggled to make an impact with his bowling.

Adam Zampa Reprimanded for Breaching ICC Code of Conduct

During the 37th over of South Africa’s innings in the first ODI, Adam Zampa was heard using inappropriate language following a misfield and an overthrow off his bowling, which was captured by the stump microphone and broadcast.

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Zampa received one demerit point for breaching the ICC Code of Conduct. Notably, this was his first offence within a 24-month period.

"Australia leg-spinner Adam Zampa has been reprimanded after he was found guilty to have breached Article 2.3 of the ICC Code of Conduct for Players and Player Support Personnel, which relates to 'use of an audible obscenity during an international match,'" the statement read.

Adam Zampa Accepts Sanction, No Official Hearing Required

On-field umpires Chris Gaffaney and Sam Nogajski, third umpire Richard Illingworth, and fourth umpire Donovan Koch leveled charges against Zampa, who admitted his offence and accepted the sanction proposed by Andy Pycroft of the Emirates ICC Elite Panel of Match Referees.

Level 1 breaches carry penalties ranging from an official reprimand to a fine of up to 50% of the player’s match fee, along with one or two demerit points.

A total of four or more demerit points within 24 months converts into suspension points, which can lead to a ban from matches. Two suspension points equal a ban from one Test or two ODIs/T20Is. Demerit points remain on a player’s record for 24 months before being removed.

South Africa Lead ODI Series 1-0 After Losing T20Is

South Africa posted a total of 298 runs, with Aiden Markram scoring 82 off 81 balls. Adam Zampa picked up one wicket for 58 runs in his 10 overs. Travis Head was the only Australian bowler to make an impact, taking four wickets for 57 runs.

In the second innings, Keshav Maharaj exploited the pitch conditions, claiming a five-wicket haul. Nandre Burger and Lungi Ngidi contributed two wickets each. Skipper Mitchell Marsh top-scored for Australia with 88 runs off 96 balls.

Australia was bowled out for 198, giving South Africa a convincing 98-run victory. This win marked a strong start for the Proteas in the ODI series after losing the T20I series 2-1. Maharaj was named Player of the Match for his outstanding bowling performance.

Also read: England announce white-ball series schedule against Sri Lanka ahead of T20 World Cup 2026

Sai Vaitla

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