Fidel Edwards fined for swearing in frustration

DUBAI: West Indies pacer Fidel Edwards has been fined 15 per cent of his match fee for swearing in frustration during his side's fourth Test match against England.

Edwards was found guilty of using inappropriate language by ICC Match Referee Alan Hurst in a hearing after play concluded in Durham on Tuesday.

Edwards was found to have breached clause 1.4 of the ICC Code of Conduct which relates to "using language that is obscene, offensive or insulting".

"When bowling, and in frustration, Fidel swore loudly enough to be heard by spectators at the ground and television audiences," Hurst said.

"We are not saying that players cannot show frustration or demonstrate passion but Fidels means of doing that was totally unacceptable and does not set an appropriate example," he said.

"The player regrets his actions and I trust this penalty will serve to ensure it does not occur again," he added.

Level 1 breaches of the ICC Code of Conduct carry a minimum penalty of an official reprimand and a maximum penalty of 50 per cent of a player's match fee.

The charge against Edwards was brought by on-field umpires Aleem Dar and Billy Bowden, third umpire Nigel Llong and fourth official Trevor Jesty.