Summary Stephen O'Keefe was fined for his involvement in an incident at a Sydney hotel.
SYDNEY (AFP) - Australian Test spinner Stephen O Keefe has been fined under Cricket Australia s code of behaviour after he was involved in an incident at a Sydney hotel over the weekend, CA said Monday.
O Keefe, who returned early from Australia s ill-fated tour of Sri Lanka with a hamstring injury, allegedly abused police, security staff and managers at The Steyne Hotel while intoxicated, reports said.
O Keefe was charged with a breach of CA s Code of Behaviour -- conduct unbecoming of a player -- and accepted a fine of A$10,000 ($7,630).
He was also told to undergo counselling and education as part of the sanctions, CA said.
Police also issued O Keefe with an infringement notice for offensive behaviour at the hotel, meaning he must pay a separate fine.
"We take a zero-tolerance approach to this type of behaviour from players at any level in Australian cricket," Cricket Australia executive general manager Pat Howard said in a statement.
"Steve understands our expectations and that we re extremely disappointed this situation occurred, particularly as he is recovering from an injury."
O Keefe apologised for his actions and said: "I know I failed to uphold the high standards expected of a NSW (New South Wales state) and Australian cricketer and apologise to all concerned.
"I take full responsibility for my actions and accept the sanction handed to me by Cricket Australia."
