The chief executives of the world's cricket boards are seeking harsher penalties for verbal abuse.
In Cape Town a chief executives' committee meeting has concluded a stronger stance needed to be taken against players guilty of verbal abuse.
Subcontinental critics of the Australian approach to on-field conduct, and its element of intimidation, have been pressing for a shift in the way the game's verbal component is governed.
Australia's approach, commonly mirrored by nations like South Africa and New Zealand is viewed less kindly in India, Pakistan or Sri Lanka.
The ICC code of conduct currently states that umpires will monitor the language used on the field while not seeking to stop all banter between players.
