Sounds minor? It’s not. Under ICC rules, throwing a ball “inappropriately or dangerously” in a game is a Level 1 offence; and Brar admitted it. The incident happened in Tuesday’s ODI in the eighth over, when after delivering, he tossed the ball toward Ben Duckett. Match officials flagged it immediately. Brar got one demerit point; harmless now, but if he racks up four within 24 months, those turn into suspension points. Two suspension points = one banned Test or two ODIs. The irony? Brar took two key wickets that day as India won by six wickets. He didn’t need to throw the ball. He’d already made his mark; with pace and wickets. The ICC’s message is clear: even in the heat of battle, respect the game. For young stars like Brar, discipline is the new currency on the international stage.