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England's Reece Topley Fined for Chair-Smashing Outburst After Injury

The England pacer faces penalties following an emotional reaction to a knee injury during the T20 series against West Indies.

  • Reece Topley injured his right knee during the first T20 International against West Indies, forcing him to leave the field.
  • The incident occurred as Topley vented his frustration by smashing a chair on the pavilion staircase handrail.
  • The ICC fined Topley 15% of his match fee and added a demerit point to his disciplinary record for breaching the code of conduct.
  • This is Topley's first offense within a 24-month period, but four demerit points would result in a suspension.
  • England currently leads the five-match series 2-0, with the third match scheduled in Gros Islet.
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