Published 18:16 IST, August 12th 2020
Stuart Broad becomes 2nd cricketer to be punished by father after Kenya's Hitesh Modi
Stuart Broad became the second cricketer to be punished by his father on the cricket field. Earlier, Kenyan player Hitesh Modi was given out by his father.
After the first Test of the England vs Pakistan 2020 series ended, Stuart Broad was at the receiving end of a unique experience. The cricketer became one of the few ones to be punished by their father for their on-field antics. The entire incident involving Stuart and Chris Broad was taken in good spirit by the bowler. However, in 2006, Kenyan cricketer Hitesh Modi suffered something similar to what Stuart Broad did after he was given out by his father during a match.
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Broad fined by father after the first test of England vs Pakistan 2020 series
Sturt Broad was reprimanded by his father Chris Broad, who was serving as the match referee during the first Test. The pacer was judged to have used inappropriate language after dismissing Yasir Shah in the second innings. For violating the ICC’s code of conduct, Stuart Broad was fined 15% of his match earnings, while also being given a single demerit point for his actions.
Hitesh Modi recalls being given out by his father
While Stuart Broad was just fined, Kenyan captain Hitesh Modi was actually dismissed by his father during a match. During an ODI match against Bangladesh in 2006, Hitesh Modi was adjudged to be LBW by his father Subhash Modi, who was the official umpire appointed for the game. The instance of a father declaring his son out also became a record, as it was the first time such an incident had occurred.
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Hitesh Modi recently spoke about the unique incident during an interview with Kashmir Times. The former Kenya team captain mentioned how his father had no hesitation in raising his finger, as he adjudged the batsman to be out. Hitesh Modi also said that according to him, his father shouldn’t have been officiating the game, but since he was appointed by the ICC to do so, he had to do his job.
Fans troll both Broad and Modi incidents online
After the Broad fined by father and Hitesh Modi given out by his father incidents made the news, cricket fans were seen trolling the duo online. One fan referring to Stuart Broad joked that in addition to being fined, Chris Broad will make the fast bowler mow the lawn and wash the dishes a punishment for using inappropriate language. Another fan while sharing a video of Hitesh Modi’s dismissal cheekily suggested that such an incident will surely be classified as a ‘conflict of interest’ issue in today’s times.
Eng vs Pak live streaming
The second test of the England vs Pakistan 2020 series begins on August 13, Thursday. The ENG vs PAK live in India will be available to viewers on the Sony Sports Network. The ENG vs PAK live streaming would also be available on Sony LIV.
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Updated 18:16 IST, August 12th 2020