Ishant Sharma fined 15% of his match fee

India’s upcoming fast bowler Ishant Sharma has been fined 15% of his match fee in a disciplinary action after a face-off with Australian all-rounder Andrew Symonds on Sunday.

Ishant Sharma was summoned by match referee Jeff Crowe for a disciplinary hearing after a face-off with Australian all-rounder Andrew Symonds in Sydney.

Ishant had exchanged heated words with Symonds and had pointed fingers towards the pavilion after he dismissed the Australian all-rounder in their cricket tri-series match.

Ishant was charged under Clause 1.6 of the ICC Code of Conduct. The hearing was held at the team hotel.