Pakistan Players Penalized for ICC Code of Conduct Violation Against South Africa
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Synopsis
In a recent match in Karachi, Pakistani players Shaheen Afridi, Saud Shakeel, and Kamran Ghulam were fined for violating the ICC Code of Conduct during their tri-nation series against South Africa. Shaheen faced a hefty fine for inappropriate physical contact while Saud and Kamran were penalized for their unsportsmanlike conduct.
Key Takeaways
- Shaheen Shah Afridi fined 25% for inappropriate contact.
- Saud Shakeel and Kamran Ghulam fined 10% each.
- Incident involved physical contact during a match.
- All three players received demerit points.
- Penalties were accepted without formal hearings.
Dubai, Feb 13 (NationPress) Pakistan fast bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi, middle-order batsman Saud Shakeel, and Kamran Ghulam have faced fines for violating Level 1 of the ICC Code of Conduct during their tri-nation series clash against South Africa in Karachi on Wednesday.
Shaheen was fined 25 percent of his match fee after breaching 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.”
The incident unfolded in the 28th over of South Africa's innings when Shaheen intentionally obstructed batsman Matthew Breetzke as he attempted a single, resulting in inappropriate physical contact and a subsequent dispute.
The ICC statement indicated, "Pakistan players Shaheen Shah Afridi, Saud Shakeel, and Kamran Ghulam have been fined for breaching Level 1 of the ICC Code of Conduct during their tri-nation series match against South Africa in Karachi on Wednesday."
Saud and substitute fielder Kamran were each fined 10 percent of their match fee for celebrating too closely to batsman Temba Bavuma after his run-out in the 29th over of South Africa's innings.
Furthermore, all three players received one demerit point on their disciplinary records.
All three acknowledged the violations and accepted the penalties proposed by David Boon of the Emirates ICC Elite Panel of Match Referees, eliminating the need for formal hearings.
The charges were brought forth by on-field umpires Asif Yaqoob and Michael Gough, with Richard Illingworth as the third umpire and Faisal Afridi as the fourth umpire.
Level 1 breaches carry a minimum penalty of an official reprimand, up to a maximum of 50 percent of a player’s match fee, along with one or two demerit points.
