Oram fined for dissent

New Zealand cricketer Jacob Oram has been fined for showing dissent during the second test against England at the Basin Reserve in Wellington.

Oram was fined 20 per cent of his match fee today after being found guilty of breaching the International Cricket Council's (ICC) code of conduct.

The punishment was handed down by ICC match referee Javagal Srinath after a hearing following the third day's play today.

Oram was charged under clause 2.1 of the ICC code of conduct which refers to "showing serious dissent at an umpire's decision".

The charge was laid by on-field umpires Rudi Koertzen and Steve Davis as well as the third umpire Evan Watkin following Oram's dismissal in New Zealand's first innings yesterday.

Oram was adjudged leg before wicket to fast bowler Ryan Sidebottom.

The ICC said in a statement that after Davis raised his finger, Oram "openly showed dissent at the decision by looking at the bat first and then followed it up by a punch on the bat".

Oram pleaded guilty to the charge.

Srinath noted the fact it was Oram's first appearance at a code of conduct hearing in seven years at international level.

On that basis he downgraded the charge to level 1.3 "showing dissent at an umpire's decision".

- NZPA