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Hogg reprimanded for using inappropriate language

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Press Trust of India New Delhi
Kolkata Knight Riders' (KKR) spinner Brad Hogg was today reprimanded by the match referee for using inappropriate language during an IPL match.

"Brad Hogg of Kolkata Knight Riders was reprimanded by the Match Referee for using inappropriate language, actions or gestures which disparage or provoke an aggressive reaction during a match," said a release from the oraganisers.

"Hogg admitted to the level 1 offence (Article 2.1.7 of the IPL Code of Conduct for Players and Team Officials) and accepted the sanction," the release added.

For Level 1 breaches of IPL's code of conduct, the match referee's decision is final and binding.

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First Published: May 09 2016 | 9:22 PM IST

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