Jason Roy fined after ugly umpire dissent in World Cup semi-final with Australia

Broadcasters were forced to apologise over Jason Roy’s foul language when blowing up against the umpires when given out in England’s World Cup semi-final win.

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England opener Jason Roy has been fined 30 per cent of his match fee and given two demerit points for his show of dissent in the semi-final win over Australia at Edgbaston.

Roy, who has accepted the sanction, is free to play in the World Cup final at Lord’s on Sunday, despite host broadcasters needing to apologise for his audible foul language in the tirade.

The Surrey opener had made 85 to set England well on their way to a victory target of 224 against the reigning champions when Australia appealed for a catch down the legside by wicketkeeper Alex Carey off fast bowler Pat Cummins.

Sri Lankan umpire Kumar Dharmasena eventually gave Roy out, prompting the batsman to request a review.

Jason Roy reacts after being given out caught behind. Picture: Getty

The problem for Roy was that England had already squandered their lone review of the innings with an unsuccessful attempt to overturn fellow opener Jonny Bairstow’s lbw dismissal for 34.

Nevertheless, Dharmasena confusingly and incorrectly signalled for a review, with Australia pointing out the official’s mistake.

Roy, his arms spread wide, clearly believed Dharmasena should have signalled a wide delivery instead and the furious batsman had to be ushered away from the crease by square leg umpire Marais Erasmus.

Roy continued to rage at the decision once he returned to the England dressing rooms. Picture: AFP

Eventually, a clearly unhappy Roy, whose tirade prompted television broadcasters to apologise for his foul language, made his way back to the pavilion, with England 147 for two in the 20th over.

Showing dissent at an umpire’s decision is an offence under the International Cricket Council’s code of conduct and match referee Ranjan Madugalle swiftly took action after the match.

Roy’s place in Sunday’s final against New Zealand at Lord’s is not in doubt, but he has been put on notice over his future behaviour.