James Anderson reprimanded by ICC over conduct

Image: England bowler James Anderson with umpire Sundaram Ravi

James Anderson has received an official International Cricket Council code of conduct reprimand for showing disrespect to umpire Sundaram Ravi.

Anderson has been handed the minimum penalty for the Level 1 offence of "conduct that is contrary to the spirit of the game".

England's all-time leading wicket-taker admitted the charge and accepted the punishment for his response to the on-field umpire on Saturday, after being reminded not to "verbally engage" with Sri Lanka batsman Rangana Herath during the tourists' first innings in the third Investec Test at Lord's.

There was no play before lunch on the fourth day on Sunday due to rain.

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