Chris Green Sanctioned for Dissent After Controversial Dismissal Reversal in Sheffield Shield

claChris Green has been handed a code of conduct breach for showing dissent following a dramatic sequence during New South Wales' Sheffield Shield sh with Western Australia at the WACA.

The incident occurred during NSW’s first innings when Green was initially given out caught behind by umpire Gerard Abood after ducking a short ball. Green, clearly unhappy with the decision, lingered at the crease in visible protest. Following a lengthy on-field consultation between the two umpires, the decision was eventually overturned, and Green was recalled.

Cricket Australia (CA) has since confirmed that while the correct decision was reached, the process took longer than ideal. However, CA clarified that Green's dissent did not influence the review and that the umpires were not aided by any broadcast footage.

"Under CA playing conditions clause 31.6, umpires are permitted to consult to clarify points of fact so they can arrive at the correct decision," a CA spokesperson told ESPNcricinfo. "Whilst CA doesn't encourage this in the ordinary course, there are rare occasions where it is appropriate. We acknowledge the correct decision was made, but we would have preferred a more prompt resolution."

Importantly, CA emphasized that the reversal was purely based on the umpires’ consultation and not influenced by Green's reaction or any video replays, which are not used in Sheffield Shield matches outside of the final due to the absence of a third umpire.

Clarifying further confusion, CA noted that Abood’s second raising of the finger was not a second dismissal, but a confirmation of the original decision to another player. "The umpire did not give Green out twice," the spokesperson added.

Despite being reinstated at the crease, Green only added eight more runs before eventually being dismissed for good on the third day, toe-ending a pull shot to second slip.

Green’s dissent, however, did not go unnoticed. CA confirmed he has been charged with a code of conduct breach for his actions following the initial decision, underlining the sport’s ongoing emphasis on player behavior and respect for umpires’ authority.