Hamilton penalised under WICB Code of Conduct

ST. JOHN’S, Antigua – The West Indies Cricket Board confirmed today that Leeward Islands Hurricanes wicketkeeper/batsman Jahmar Hamilton has been penalised under the Code of Conduct, following the fourth round of matches in the Professional Cricket League Regional 4-Day Tournament which ended on Monday this week.

Hamilton was reported by umpires Nigel Duguid, Verdayne Smith and Rushane Samuels for a Level 1 breach of the Code of Conduct relating to showing dissent at an umpire’s decision by word or action during the match against Jamaica Scorpions at Sabina Park in Kingston, Jamaica.

The penalty for this offence ranges from a reprimand to a fine of up to 50 per cent of the player’s match fee.

Hamilton admitted the offence and accepted the imposition of a fine of 15 per cent of his match fee.