Yuvraj's statue imitation not dissent, just shock
INDIAN batsman Yuvraj Singh's "shock" at being given out has saved him from any guilt to a dissent charge from the first cricket Test against Australia at the MCG.
Yuvraj was found not guilty of showing dissent at umpire Billy Bowden's decision after he was caught behind off the bowling of Brett Lee for a duck just before tea in the first innings on day two.
Yuvraj lingered for a moment at the crease before slowly walking back to the pavilion.
But match referee Mike Procter said the left-handed batsman stood his ground not in protest against Bowden's decision but because he was "shocked" at being given out.
"It was evident that Yuvraj took more time than normal to leave the crease but it was due to the fact that he was shocked at the decision," Procter said.
"At no stage did he show displeasure or dissent at the umpire's decision."
Yuvraj was charged with dissent by Bowden and officiating partner Mark Benson, plus third umpire Steve Davis and fourth umpire John Ward.
Yuvraj, Indian captain Anil Kumble and team manager Chetan Chauhan argued the batsman's defence at a special hearing on Friday night.
The International Cricket Council announced its finding yesterday.
Had Yuvraj been found guilty he could have faced penalties ranging from an official reprimand to being docked half his match payment.
