Jayden Seales Fined for Provocative Gesture During West Indies-Australia Test Match

Jayden Seales Sanctioned for On-Field Conduct During Test Match

West Indies fast bowler Jayden Seales has been penalized by the International Cricket Council (ICC) for a breach of conduct during the first Test against Australia in Barbados. He has been fined 15 percent of his match fee.

Jayden Seales (middle) on Day 1 of the first Test between West Indies and Australia. (AP)

The incident occurred when Seales made a gesture directed towards the Australian dressing room after dismissing captain Pat Cummins at Kensington Oval.

The ICC determined that Seales violated Article 2.5 of their Code of Conduct. This article addresses the use of actions or gestures that could incite an aggressive reaction from a dismissed batter in an international match.

Seales addressed the incident, stating, "It did not really mean anything and it was more a bit of frustration. Pat hit a couple of good shots off me and I just showed him where the dressing room was and there wasn't really anything in it."

In addition to the fine, Seales received one demerit point. This marks his second offense within a 24-month period, bringing his total to two demerit points.

Despite the penalty, Seales and the West Indies bowling attack displayed a strong performance on the second day of the Test match against Australia.

The hosts secured a 10-run first-innings lead, propelled by a crucial 67-run partnership for the sixth wicket between Shai Hope (48) and captain Roston Chase (44).

Australia's second innings began tentatively, reaching 92 for 4 wickets, giving them an overall lead of 82 runs. Seales claimed his sixth wicket of the match, bowling out Josh Inglis for 12.

The match hangs in the balance as it heads into day three, with Travis Head (13) and Beau Webster (19) scheduled to resume batting for Australia.