Giddings gets ICC warning

DUBAI, UAE, CMC:

West Indies Women fast bowler, Erva Giddings, has been slapped with an official warning by the International Cricket Council for showing dissent during the opening one-day international against England Women last Saturday.

The incident occurred during the 45th over of the Windies innings when the 30-year-old, on her international debut, was given out leg before wicket to seamer Katherine Brunt for three.

She immediately pointed to her bat to indicate to umpires that she had struck the ball, in violation of Article 2.1.5 of the International Cricket Council Code of Conduct relating to dissent.

Additionally, the ICC said one demerit point had been placed on Gidding's record for the offence.

"Pursuant to Article 7.6 of the Code, if Giddings reaches four or more demerit points within a 24-month period, her demerit points will be converted into at least two suspension points, which will equate to a ban from her next match or matches," the ICC said on Monday.