Steyn loses entire match fee

South Africa paceman Dale Steyn has been fined his entire match fee following an altercation with Sulieman Benn.

South African fined for spitting at opponent during third Test

South Africa paceman Dale Steyn has been fined his entire match fee following an altercation with Sulieman Benn in the third Test against West Indies. Steyn appeared to spit in the direction of West Indies fielder after being dismissed, incurring the wrath of Emirates Elite Panel of ICC Match Referees' Jeff Crowe. "Dale's behaviour was entirely unacceptable and he knows that," said Crowe. "The fact that he was provoked by Sulieman during his time at the crease helps to explain his actions but cannot excuse them. "Test cricket can be an examination of one's emotions as well as skill and players must learn to keep those emotions in check sufficiently to play within the spirit of the game. "This was an ugly moment of which I'm sure Dale is not proud."

Roach fined

West Indies bowler Kemar Roach was fined 50% of his fee after he had to be pulled away from South Africa's Jacques Kallis after hitting the batsman on the helmet with a bouncer. Roach pleaded guilty to a second level one offence of conduct 'contrary to the spirit of the game' inside 12 months. "Kemar was involved in an unpleasant altercation in the final overs of the Test where he had to be pulled away by one of his fellow players," added Crowe. "This was after he received warnings from the umpires and so it could easily have been avoided. "It was not acceptable behaviour for a player at this or any level of the game and it's not the first time Kemar has been involved in such behaviour."