Oram cops fine for dissent

Jacob Oram has lost 20 percent of his match fee after being found guilty of dissent towards an umpire on the second day of the Basin Reserve Test match.

Oram was charged under clause 2.1 of the ICC Code of Conduct, which refers to 'showing serious dissent at an umpire's decision' following his dismissal to Ryan Sidebottom on Friday.

The New Zealand all-rounder was given lbw by Australian umpire Steve Davis and openly showed his disgust at the decision by glaring at his bat then punching it on his walk away from the crease.

Davis, along with fellow on-field umpire Rudi Koertzen and third umpire Evan Watkin, laid the charge which was referred to match referee Javagal Srinath.

Oram plead guilty and apologized for any offence he may have caused. However, Srianth still handed out the penalty after the third day's play on Saturday in taking into account Oram's clean behaviour history.

"I took into account several factors in downgrading the charge, including the player's previously excellent conduct, his apology at the hearing, the fact it was a spontaneous act out of character with his normal behaviour and that he did not appear to use foul or offensive language," Srinath said.

"However, the fact remains that when the umpire raises his finger a player must leave the crease immediately and without question no matter what he may think of the decision."

A Level 1 breach of the Code of Conduct carries a minimum penalty of an official reprimand and/or a fine of up to 50 percent of a player's match fee.