Josh Hazlewood deserves fine over swearing incident, says Stuart Broad
Wednesday 24 February 2016 09:00, UK
Stuart Broad says Josh Hazlewood deserves to be fined after being caught swearing at umpires during the second Test between Australia and New Zealand.
Hazlewood used offensive language towards on-field umpire Ranmore Martinesz and third umpire Richard Illingworth after seeing an lbw appeal against Kane Williamson turned down on review.
The 25 year-old was fined 15 per cent of his match fee after pleading guilty to a charge of dissent on Tuesday and Broad says bowlers need to be careful with how they vent frustrations during a match.
"We know the frustration that is involved as a fast bowler in Test cricket when you might not get a decision that you passionately want," Broad told Sky Sports News HQ.
"We know that as players we're under a bit of a strict code and if there's anything caught on stump camera and TV you're going to be in a bit of trouble.
"I think it's my dad that's actually fined him which makes me smile a little.
"We know the rules we play under and if you do show dissent you know you're going to come into trouble."
Several of Hazelwood's team-mates have since come out in support of the seamer since the incident, including former Australian fast bowler Mitchell Johnson.
"It's time for the stump mics to be turned off. Sure we have all said a swear word when frustrated," Johnson said via his Twitter account.
Broad admits that he has sympathy for bowlers who are caught swearing but rejected calls to turn off the stump mic technology.
"From a fan watching sport I like to see as much detail as possible," the 29 year-old said.
"When you watch rugby you get to hear what the referee is saying.
"I think it's quite important that the fans feel close to the game so I don't necessarily feel like they need be turned down. Maybe they can be controlled a bit more.
"We're very aware that everything we say on the field can be heard by the viewers and potentially used. If you're aware of it you've got to be as careful as you can be.
"I know as a bowler it can be frustrating game when things aren't going your way and I do have a lot of sympathy for bowlers that sometimes get themselves in trouble."
