But he avoided a fine as match referee Roshan Mahanama took into account that it was his first such offence.

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The Aussies were adjudged by match referee Roshan Mahanama to be two overs short of their target when time allowances were taken into consideration.

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"A captain needs to set an example and it's not acceptable for any player, let along a captain, to show dissent at an umpire's decision, " match referee Roshan Mahanama commented.

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