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Reece Topley Fined For Smashing Chair After Injury Setback In First T20I Against West Indies

Coming back from an injury, Reece Topley has been fined 15% of his match fees.

WI vs ENG: England fast bowler Reece Topley has been fined 15% of his match fee by the ICC following an angry outburst during the first T20I against the West Indies in Barbados. Topley, 30, suffered another injury setback after jarring his right knee while delivering a ball during England’s opening match on Saturday. Despite briefly attempting to continue after a rain delay, he was forced to leave the field after just one more delivery and did not return to play.

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Injury Woes Continue For Topley

This latest injury is a continuation of Topley’s unfortunate history of injuries, which have plagued his international career. As he made his way off the field, clearly frustrated, Topley was seen smashing a chair on the staircase handrail. The incident mirrored his reaction during the 2023 ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup in Mumbai, where he also destroyed a chair after suffering a broken left index finger—an injury that prematurely ended his tournament.

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ICC Punishes Topley For Equipment Abuse

The ICC has now imposed a Level 1 breach of the ICC Code of Conduct, citing “abuse of cricket equipment” under Article 2.2. This fine comes after a similar incident in Mumbai, where no punishment was handed down. The exact severity of Topley’s current knee issue remains unclear, but it was significant enough to keep him out of England’s second T20I on Sunday, which they won by seven wickets.

Topley’s Injury-Scarred Career

Reece Topley’s career has been marred by a series of injuries, including a stress fracture of the back and a rolled ankle sustained during a practice match in Brisbane ahead of the T20 World Cup 2022. These ongoing physical setbacks have hampered his ability to stay fit and perform at his best on the international stage.

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