Watson fined for using obscene language

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Press Trust of India Jaipur
Last Updated : Oct 05 2013 | 6:05 PM IST
Rajasthan Royals all-rounder Shane Watson was today fined USD 750 for using obscene and offensive language during the first semifinal of the Champions League Twenty20 against Chennai Super Kings here.
"Shane Watson of Rajasthan Royals was fined US$750 for breaching the CLT20 Code of Behaviour during the first semi-final match against Chennai Super Kings at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium last evening," the Champions League Twenty20 said in a statement.
"Mr. Watson admitted to the Level 1 offence (Section 1B - 1.4) of using language that is obscene, offensive or insulting and/or making an obscene gesture," he added.
For Level 1 breaches of the CLT20 Code of Conduct, the Match Referee's decision is final and binding.
Rajasthan won the match by 14 runs to make the final to be held in Delhi tomorrow.
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First Published: Oct 05 2013 | 6:05 PM IST

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