Gurnoor Brar Receives ICC Warning For Dangerous Conduct Against England

Indian pace bowler Gurnoor Brar has received an official warning from the International Cricket Council (ICC) for breaching Level 1 of the ICC Code of Conduct. The incident occurred during the first One-Day International (ODI) between India and England in Birmingham on July 14, 2026. Officials cited Brar for throwing the ball in an inappropriate and dangerous manner at or near England batter Ben Duckett during the eighth over. The delivery narrowly missed the batsman, prompting immediate intervention by the officiating crew.

Under Article 2.9 of the ICC Code of Conduct for Players and Player Support Personnel, such actions are strictly prohibited to maintain player safety. Brar admitted to the offense and accepted the sanction proposed by match referee Richie Richardson of the Emirates ICC Elite Panel. The charge was brought by on-field umpires Kumar Dharmasena and Mike Burns, along with third umpire Sam Nogajski and fourth official Russell Warren. As a result of the violation, Brar has been issued one demerit point on his disciplinary record, which marks his first offense within the current 24-month cycle.

Despite the disciplinary finding, Gurnoor Brar recorded a strong performance during the match, securing two wickets while conceding 61 runs. His dismissals of Jacob Bethell and Ben Duckett helped propel India to a six-wicket victory, granting the team a 1-0 lead in the three-match ODI series. This disciplinary action marks a notable early development for the young pacer, who has appeared in only four international matches to date. Cricket officials continue to monitor player conduct closely to ensure competitive integrity throughout the remainder of the series in England.