ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates (AP) Match referee David Boon has fined Pakistan wicketkeeper Adnan Akmal and South Africa spinner Robin Peterson 50 percent of their match fees for pushing each other during the first test.
The International Cricket Council says on Friday the players pleaded guilty to violatingthe code of conduct during the fourth and final day on Thursday at Sheikh Zayed Stadium.
Peterson, while batting, was pushed by Akmal while trying to pick up a bail. Peterson reacted by pushing back Akmal.
Pakistan recorded a seven-wicket victory and went 1-0 up in the two-match series.
