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England spinner fined

Published:Saturday | March 12, 2011 | 2:29 PM

England spinner Graeme Swann has been fined 10 percent of his match fee for showing dissent during the loss to co-hosts Bangladesh yesterday.



Swann struggled in humid conditions in Chittagong and was involved in a heated exchanged with umpire Daryl Harper.



The 31-year-old pleaded guilty to using "obscene, offensive or insulting" language or gesture during a match.



The International Cricket Council says a frustrated Swann made "unacceptable" remarks, although England captain Andrew Strauss has defended his bowler.