Bangladesh bowler charged for hurling ball at S. Africa batsman

Bangladesh fast bowler Khaled Ahmed has been charged for throwing a ball at a South African batsman during the second Test in Gqeberha, the International Cricket Council stated on Tuesday. The incident happened in the 95th over of South Africa’s first innings on Saturday when Kyle Verreynne hit the ball back towards Khaled. The bowler then hurls it toward Verreynne in an aggressive way and dangerous manner, hitting him on his right glove, the ICC said. The fine accounts for 15 percent of Khaled’s match fee. Khaled admitted the offense and accepted the punishment, avoiding the need for a formal hearing, the ICC said. The hosts won the Test by 332 runs in four days for a 2-0 sweep of the series. Khaled was one of the very few shining stars of Bangladesh in South Africa, picking up eight wickets around the two Tests at an average of 32.87.