Cricket NSW Investigates Sixers Player Over Alleged On-Field Gesture
sydney, australia – New South Wales and Sydney Sixers cricketer Joel Davies is under examination by Cricket NSW following reports of a provocative festivity after taking a wicket during a first-grade T20 match on Sunday.Video circulating online appears to show the 22-year-old making a gesture towards a dismissed batter from Sydney University following a stumping by Jay Lenton during the match against Manly Warringah.
While umpires on the field did not immediately report the incident, Cricket NSW has confirmed Davies has been reported for a potential breach of the code of conduct. no charges have been formally laid at this time. The alleged gesture has sparked debate online, with some viewers interpreting it as a lewd act.
Davies’ representatives have stated he was not attempting to imitate a sex act,but was instead referencing a celebration popularized by NBA player Joel Embiid. Davies, the younger brother of New South Wales teammate Ollie Davies, has played ten Big Bash League games for the Sydney Sixers since his debut in 2023, accumulating 52 runs and one wicket.
Cricket NSW is expected to review the available footage and gather further information before determining the next course of action.The outcome of the investigation could result in sanctions for Davies, ranging from a reprimand to a suspension. Fox Cricket has reached out to Davies’ management for comment.
