The ICC has fined Pakistani players Shaheen Afridi, Saud Shakeel, and Kamran Ghulam for inappropriate conduct during an ODI against South Africa. Afridi faced a 25% fine for a physical altercation, while Shakeel and Ghulam received 10% fines for aggressive celebrations. Each player also received a demerit point and accepted the sanctions.
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has imposed penalties on three Pakistani players—Shaheen Afridi, Saud Shakeel, and Kamran Ghulam—for violating multiple provisions of the ICC Code of Conduct during a recent ODI match against South Africa. The incident occurred during the third match of the tri-series held at Karachi’s National Stadium.
Shaheen Afridi was fined 25 percent of his match fee following a physical confrontation with South Africa’s Matthew Breetzke. The altercation took place in the 28th over of the game when Afridi obstructed Breetzke as he ran towards the non-striker’s end. This incident escalated to a heated exchange, requiring intervention to diffuse the situation.
In addition to Afridi, both Saud Shakeel and Kamran Ghulam were penalized with a 10 percent fine on their match fees. This took place after they celebrated aggressively in the face of South Africa’s captain, Temba Bavuma, following his run-out dismissal. Their actions were deemed provocative, breaching the ICC protocol.
All three players accrued one demerit point as a part of their sanctions, which they accepted without contestation. The ICC reiterated its position on maintaining professionalism and decorum in international cricket, emphasizing the importance of sportsmanship during matches.
The ICC’s penalties against Shaheen Afridi, Saud Shakeel, and Kamran Ghulam underline the governing body’s commitment to uphold sportsmanship in cricket. The incidents demonstrate how aggressive conduct can lead to disciplinary actions, irrespective of match outcomes or personal performances. Maintaining respect among players is essential to the integrity of the sport.
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