Two ODI ban for Benn, Haddin Johnson let off with fine

West Indies spinner Sulieman Benn was today handed a two-ODI ban while Australia's Brad Haddin and Mitchel Johnson were let off with fines after being found guilty of conduct contrary to the spirit of cricket.

West Indies spinner Sulieman Benn was today handed a two-ODI ban while Australia's Brad Haddin and Mitchel Johnson were let off with fines after being found guilty of conduct contrary to the Spirit of Cricket.

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The players were involved in an ugly altercation during the third cricket Test between the two teams, yesterday.

"West Indies spinner Sulieman Benn has received two suspension points while Brad Haddin and Mitchell Johnson have
been fined 25 per cent and 10 per cent, respectively," an ICC release said.

Two suspension points in the enhanced code means a ban of one Test or two ODIs, depending whichever comes first for the player.

Hence, Benn will miss the first two one-dayers against Australia in Melbourne and Adelaide on February 7 and 9 next
year respectively.

Benn was charged with an article 2.2.11 offence while both Haddin and Johnson were charged with an article 2.1.8
offence. Both these offences prohibit players from conducting themselves in any way that is not in accordance with the
spirit of the game.

For Level 2 offences players have the right to appeal against match referee's decision within 48 hours of notification of that decision, while for a first Level 1 offence the match referee's decision is final and binding.