Stephen O’Keefe

Sydney: Australian Test star Stephen O’Keefe has been fined Aus$20,000 (R9.64 lakh approximately) for making “highly inappropriate” comments while drunk during a cricket function and ordered to undergo counselling, authorities said yesterday. The spinner, one of the best bowlers during Australia’s recent four-Test series in India, was also banned from playing in the Australian one-day domestic competition this year.