Bizarre: Aussie player suspended for scratching obscene image into pitch

SYDNEY: An Australian cricketer was suspended Tuesday for a bizarre incident in which he scratched the image of a penis and testicles into the pitch. South Australian paceman Daniel Worrall was slapped with a penalty of four suspension points, which is equal to two four-day matches or four one-day or T20 games. [caption id=“attachment_1438603” align=“alignleft” width=“380”] Representative image of a cricket pitch. REUTERS[/caption] He was reported for unbecoming conduct and bringing the game into disrepute after the incident last Friday during a Futures League match between South Australia and Victoria. Worrall scratched the image into a wicket due to be used for another match. “We are extremely disappointed in Daniel’s actions; it is not in line with the behaviour we expect,” said South Australia Cricket Association high performance general manager Jamie Cox. “We do believe this out of character for Daniel; he regrets his behaviour and has accepted the penalty.” AFP