PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad (CMC):

New Zealand seamer Tim Southee has been fined 30 per cent of his match fee following an altercation with West Indies batsman Kirk Edwards, the International Cricket Council announced on Thursday.

Southee was reported to match referee Chris Broad, following the incident on Tuesday's second day during the early stages of the West Indies innings.

"Southee's behavior towards Edwards was unacceptable and contrary to the spirit of the game. He disregarded the on-field umpires' previous warnings and continued to engage with Edwards, which required the intervention of the umpires in the middle of the pitch," said Broad.