Steyn fined for bad language

South Africa's Dale Steyn celebrates as he takes the wicket of Pakistan's Mohammad Hafeez during the first ODI in Cape Town.

South Africa's Dale Steyn celebrates as he takes the wicket of Pakistan's Mohammad Hafeez during the first ODI in Cape Town.

Published Nov 25, 2013

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South Africa’s fast bowler Dale Steyn has been fined for using offensive language in Friday's second Twenty20 against Pakistan.

The International Cricket Council said on Sunday that Steyn was fined 10 percent of his match fee.

Pakistan won the game at Newlands by six runs.

Steyn was fined for swearing at the end of his second over and soon after being hit for six by Pakistan opener Ahmed Shehzad.

The ICC said Steyn admitted the charge and accepted the punishment proposed by match referee Andy Pycroft.

A disciplinary hearing was not required.

Pakistan also won Sunday's first one-day international in Cape Town, to lead the three-game ODI series.

The teams drew the T20 series 1-1. - Sapa-AP

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