The ICC sanctioned Pakistan players Shaheen Afridi, Saud Shakeel, and Kamran Ghulam for conduct breaches during a match against South Africa. Afridi was fined 25% for a physical altercation, while Shakeel and Ghulam received 10% fines for provocative celebrations. Each received one demerit point and accepted the sanctions without contesting them.
The International Cricket Council (ICC) imposed sanctions on three Pakistan players—Shaheen Afridi, Saud Shakeel, and Kamran Ghulam—for violating its Code of Conduct during their ODI match against South Africa in Karachi. These infractions occurred during a tense game where Pakistan successfully chased down 353 runs for a historic win, resulting in qualifying for the tri-series final.
Shaheen Afridi faced a penalty of 25% of his match fee due to an aggressive confrontation with South African player Matthew Breetzke. In the 28th over, Shaheen obstructed Breetzke while running for a single, leading to a physical altercation that required intervention. The ICC categorized Shaheen’s actions under Article 2.12 concerning inappropriate physical contact.
Additionally, players Shakeel and Ghulam were each fined 10% of their match fees for excessively celebrating the run-out of South African captain Temba Bavuma. Their overzealous reactions right after the dismissal were deemed provocative, violating Article 2.5, which prohibits using language or actions that could elicit aggressive responses from players shortly after they have been dismissed.
All three players also received one demerit point as part of the disciplinary action taken against them. The players accepted the sanctions imposed by the ICC without contesting them. This incident reflects the strict enforcement of conduct regulations within international cricket and the importance of maintaining sportsmanship on the field.
The ICC’s disciplinary measures against Shaheen Afridi, Saud Shakeel, and Kamran Ghulam emphasize the significance of adhering to the Code of Conduct in cricket. With Afridi facing a 25% fine and Shakeel and Ghulam receiving 10% penalties, the actions taken reflect a commitment to uphold sportsmanship, especially in high-stakes matches. Accepting the penalties, all three players are reminded of their responsibilities on the field.
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