Cricket's bad boy is back in trouble again.

Jesse Ryder faces a likely multiple-match suspension and heavy fine after an expletive-laced outburst when given out playing for the Otago Volts in their Plunket Shield match against the Northern Knights in Hamilton on Saturday.

The former Black Caps star swore loudly and frequently when walking off the field after being dismissed in Otago's second innings.

Ryder was given out by umpire Gary Baxter when caught at first slip by Anton Devcich off legspinner Ish Sodhi for 25. There was definitely a lot of pad involved, but the Knights felt there was some bat too, and Baxter concurred.

In front of a minuscule gathering of spectators, Ryder swore four times on his walk between wicket and boundary gate - also aiming his disgust at the umpires.

"F***ing sh*t umpires," he said. '"That's a f***ing joke."

It's believed Ryder also damaged the players' lounge facilities with his bat after he left the field.

It's understood Ryder had already been twice been in breach of New Zealand Cricket's Code of Conduct regulations during the match for foul language.

His more prolonged outburst on Saturday is likely to be adjudged a level three offence - the second most serious - with a maximum fine of $5000 possible and suspension from playing.

Match referee Dave Quested was set to discuss the matter on Saturday evening with Baxter and fellow umpire Barry Frost, with a written report expected to be given to Ryder and the Otago management.

The 30-year-old Ryder has had a chequered career littered with disciplinary and alcohol issues.

He took a break from international cricket in 2012 and nearly lost his life the next year when assaulted outside a Christchurch bar.

Ryder is to fight Cameron Slater in a charity boxing fight in Christchurch on Saturday night.