Khushdil Shah Penalized for ICC Code of Conduct Violation in T20I Against New Zealand
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Synopsis
Khushdil Shah of Pakistan faces a 50% fine for breaching ICC Code of Conduct during the first T20I against New Zealand. He received three demerit points for inappropriate physical contact with a player. The incident occurred while running between wickets, leading to a disciplinary action as Pakistan lost the match by nine wickets.
Key Takeaways
- Khushdil Shah fined 50% of match fee
- Breach of ICC Code of Conduct Level 2
- Incident involved inappropriate physical contact
- Three demerit points added to his record
- Pakistan lost the first T20I match
Christchurch, March 17 (NationPress) Pakistan all-rounder Khushdil Shah has been fined 50 percent of his match fee for violating Level 2 of the ICC Code of Conduct during the inaugural T20I against New Zealand in Christchurch on Sunday, as stated by the ICC.
According to the ICC statement, "Khushdil was found to have breached Article 2.12 of the ICC Code of Conduct for Players and Player Support Personnel, which pertains to 'inappropriate physical contact with a Player, Player Support Personnel, Umpire, Match Referee, or any other individual (including a spectator during an International Match).'"
Additionally, three demerit points have been added to Khushdil’s disciplinary record, marking his first offence within a 24-month timeframe.
The incident transpired during the eighth over of Pakistan’s innings, where Khushdil made inappropriate physical contact with bowler Zakary Foulkes while running between the wickets, which was deemed reckless, negligent, and avoidable.
Khushdil accepted the offence and acknowledged the sanction proposed by Jeff Crowe of the ICC Elite Panel of Match Referees, eliminating the need for a formal hearing.
On-field umpires Wayne Knights and Sam Nogajski, along with third umpire Kim Cotton and fourth umpire Chris Brown, were responsible for levelling the charge.
For those unaware, Level 2 violations incur fines ranging from 50 to 100 percent of a player’s match fee or up to two Suspension Points.
Under the guidance of new T20I captain Salman Agha, Pakistan faced a disappointing start, losing to the hosts by nine wickets after being bowled out for 91 in the series opener. New Zealand effectively chased the target in 10.1 overs, with Tim Siefert and Finn Allen scoring 44 and 29 not out, respectively.
After the defeat, Salman remarked that his team did not perform well and must regroup ahead of the second T20I in Dunedin on Tuesday.
"It was challenging; we weren't performing to our potential, but we need to come together (before Dunedin). They bowled exceptionally well, targeting great areas, with some seam movement as well. We will discuss and strategize for the next match. We had three debutants, and the more games they participate in, the more they will learn. The new ball tends to do a bit in New Zealand, we have quality bowlers, and we'll aim to perform better in the upcoming match," the Pakistan skipper stated after the match.
