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Jayden Seales Fined 25% for Hitting Jaiswal; ICC Issues Second Demerit Point

Shivansh Rana | 3 min read | 3 months ago | Oct 13, 2025 12:16 am IST
Jayden Seales Fined 25% for Hitting Jaiswal; ICC Issues Second Demerit Point

“Unnecessary and Inappropriate”: Tempers Flare as West Indies Pacer Fined for Hitting Yashasvi Jaiswal

Things got seriously heated during the second Test between India and West Indies in Delhi. West Indies fast bowler Jayden Seales found himself in hot water with the International Cricket Council (ICC) after an on-field incident involving India’s opener, Yashasvi Jaiswal. The ICC didn’t take it lightly, hitting Seales with a hefty fine on Sunday, October 12, 2025, for what they called an “inappropriate and/or dangerous” throw.

Key Takeaways

  • West Indies pacer Jayden Seales has been fined 25% of his match fee for a Level 1 breach of the ICC Code of Conduct.
  • He also received one demerit point, his second within a 24-month period.
  • The incident involved throwing the ball at Indian batter Yashasvi Jaiswal during the 29th over of the Delhi Test on October 10, 2025.
  • Match Referee Andy Pycroft ruled the throw was “unnecessary and inappropriate” after Seales contested the charge.

What Exactly Happened on the Pitch?

Look, it all went down on Friday, October 10, during the 29th over of India’s first innings. Seales, after bowling a delivery, fielded the ball in his follow-through. What happened next is what sparked the whole controversy. He turned and threw the ball directly at Yashasvi Jaiswal, hitting the batter on the pads.

Now, here’s the thing. Jaiswal was comfortably inside his crease. There was no real chance of a run-out. While Seales did offer an immediate apology to Jaiswal, the on-field umpires, Richard Illingworth and Paul Reiffel, weren’t impressed. Along with the third and fourth umpires, they leveled the charge against the pacer.

The ICC Steps In

The officials charged Seales with breaching Article 2.9 of the ICC Code of Conduct, which relates to “throwing a ball (or any other item of cricket equipment) at or near a Player, Player Support Personnel, Umpire, Match Referee or any other third person in an inappropriate and/or dangerous manner during an International Match.” It’s a serious rule.

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Seales initially contested the sanction, which meant the decision went to a formal hearing with the Match Referee, Andy Pycroft. After reviewing the replays, Pycroft sided with the umpires. He concluded that Seales’ throw was “unnecessary and inappropriate,” dismissing the claim that it was a genuine attempt at a run-out. The result? A 25% match fee fine and one demerit point added to his record.

Not His First Offence

This isn’t the first time Seales has been flagged for his conduct. This demerit point is his second within a 24-month window. His first came back in December 2024 during a Test match against Bangladesh.

Yeah, racking up demerit points is a risky game. If a player accumulates four or more points within two years, those points convert into suspension points, which could lead to a ban from international matches. Seales is now halfway there. He’ll have to be extra careful with his conduct on the field moving forward. What do you think? Was the fine justified?