Along with them, India’s Akash Singh and Ravi Bishnoi have also been found guilty and given five demerit points for the incidents as well. However, Bishnoi, the tournament’s highest wicket-taker, was given a further two demerit points for using “language, actions or gestures which disparage or which could provoke an aggressive reaction from a batter” after removing Avishek Das.
“We were easy. We think its part and parcel of the game — you win some and you lose some,” India captain Priyam Garg had said at the post-match press conference.
“But their reaction was dirty. I think it shouldn’t have happened. But it’s okay.”
On the other hand, Bangladesh captain Akbar Ali had apologised for his team’s behaviour.
“What happened, it should not (have) happened,” Akbar said.
“I don’t know what exactly happened. I didn’t ask what was going on. But, you know, in the final, emotion can come out, and sometimes the boys were getting pumped, and emotions were coming through. As a youngster, it shouldn’t happen. In any position, in any manner, we have to show the respect to the opponent, we should have respect for the game.”
“Cricket is known for being a gentleman’s game. So I’ll say, I’ll be sorry for my team,” he further added.
However, the suspension points will be applied in the upcoming international matches – be it any senior or Under-19 level.