Fast bowler James Pattinson is in hot water over an unsavoury incident on the final day of Victoria’s Sheffield Shield match against New South Wales.
Cricket Australia has fined Pattinson his entire match fee, and suspended him for one match, after he struck opening batter Daniel Hughes with a wayward throw.
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Pattinson had collected the ball in his follow-through when he hurled it in the direction of the stumps, but instead collected Hughes on the foot.
The batter threw his bat and helmet away in disgust, while Pattinson apologised for the incident.
Hughes carried his bat for a defiant 89 in the Blues’ second innings, facing 319 balls in an unsuccessful attempt to salvage a draw.
New South Wales was bowled out for 247, giving Victoria victory by 174 runs.
Pattinson will now have to sit out Friday’s Marsh Cup match against New South Wales at the MCG.
The 31-year-old last month announced his retirement from Test cricket.
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