Pakistan, June 24 -- During the third day of the first Test against England, the International Cricket Council (ICC) issued a warning to Indian wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant. ICC found Pant guilty of violating Level One of its code of conduct. As a result, he received one demerit point, which adds to his disciplinary record.

The incident happened when Pant, fielding close to the batsman, showed visible frustration after the umpire refused to replace the ball. Pant argued with the umpire about the ball's condition and, after repeated denial, threw the ball on the ground angrily. This unsportsmanlike behavior drew immediate attention.

The ICC stressed that players must respect umpires' decisions during matches and that such conduct is...