Mascarenhas suspended for 14 days
The England and Wales Cricket Board have suspended Dimitri Mascarenhas for 14 days following his foul-mouthed Twitter outburst.
The Hampshire captain pleaded guilty to two charges at a Cricket Discipline Commission panel after he blasted England national selector Geoff Miller in two separate posts on his Twitter page.
Mascarenhas "apologised unreservedly" for his actions and in addition to his suspension was ordered to pay £500 in costs for the hearing.
"The panel considered this to be a serious breach of the regulations, particularly given his status as a senior cricketer and club captain," an ECB statement read.
"It took account of the fine of £1,000 already imposed by Hampshire."
"Chairman of selectors came to Liverpool and didn't even come and say hi...what a p***k. Doesn't take much to say hello, does it."
Mascarenhas, who is currently sidelined by injury, later claimed he had written the posts after a night out and described the actions as "stupid".
The Hampshire captain pleaded guilty to two charges at a Cricket Discipline Commission panel after he blasted England national selector Geoff Miller in two separate posts on his Twitter page.
Mascarenhas "apologised unreservedly" for his actions and in addition to his suspension was ordered to pay £500 in costs for the hearing.
"The panel considered this to be a serious breach of the regulations, particularly given his status as a senior cricketer and club captain," an ECB statement read.
"It took account of the fine of £1,000 already imposed by Hampshire."
"Chairman of selectors came to Liverpool and didn't even come and say hi...what a p***k. Doesn't take much to say hello, does it."
Mascarenhas, who is currently sidelined by injury, later claimed he had written the posts after a night out and described the actions as "stupid".
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