West Indies fast bowler Jayden Seales could be facing punishment from match officials after a couple of fiery send-offs on day one of the third Test against Australia in Jamaica.
Seales was cautioned by the on-field umpires after he yelled at Steve Smith following his dismissal on Saturday, jumping up and down in front of the Australian vice-captain.
Later in the evening session, the 23-year-old was seen screaming in the direction of Australian skipper Pat Cummins following his dismissal of Mitchell Starc, bowled through the gate for a duck.
Seales finished with figures of 3-59 from 16 overs.
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Speaking after stumps, the 23-year-old was adamant that his actions weren’t directed at any of his opponents.
“No send-off, that was pointed directly towards Alzarri. We had a conversation before the delivery. No send-offs,” Seales said.
“I’m not planning to get any fines or push the limits with the umpires anymore, so definitely not crossing that line.”
Article 2.5 of the ICC’s code of conduct states: “Using language, actions or gestures which disparage or which could provoke an aggressive reaction from a batter upon their dismissal during an international match.”
During the series opener in Barbados, Seales was fined 15 per cent of his match fee and given a demerit point for giving Cummins a send-off at Bridgetown’s Kensington Oval.
