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LONDON, June 22 (Reuters) - England batsman Mark Butcher is to appeal at a disciplinary hearing next week against a 1,000 pounds ($1,500) fine for criticising the bowling action of Sri Lanka seamer Ruchira Perera.

The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) said on Friday the hearing would be held at Lord's on Thursday morning.

Butcher's comments in which he he said Perera clearly threw his shorter deliveries were made in his column for a local newspaper.

"It's not so bad when the ball is pitched up but, when he bowls short, he just runs up and throws it at you - I can't believe someone gets away with it," he wrote.

Butcher, who had an excellent series against Sri Lanka, later said that "no malice" had been intended.

Left-armer Perera was reported for having a suspect action following the first Test at Lord's. He was not selected for the second or final Tests.

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