Zimbabwe cricketer sacked for sharing Mitchell Johnson bouncers video
Zimbabwean cricketer Tinashe Panyangara. (Getty Images)
A Zimbabwean cricketer has been sacked for posting a highlight reel of Australian fast bowler Mitchell Johnson's formidable bouncers.
Tinashe Panyangara reportedly shared the video with teammates on social media app Whatsapp, showing Johnson in action against England's batsmen in the last Ashes series, ESPN reports.
Panyangara, also a fast bowler, sent the video around on Sunday night, on the eve of Zimbabwe's opening clash with Australia as part of a tri-series, and appeared to be suggesting that his teammates were in for a tough time at the batting crease.
Panyangara was fined $1000 and stood down for the rest of the series.
Zimbabwe coach Steve Mangongo reportedly has a reputation for strict discipline. He sets a 9.30pm curfew for his players and does not let them consume alcohol.
The news of Panyangara's sacking comes two days after Johnson smashed the window of the commentary box in Harare with a straight six.
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