Shaheen Afridi, Saud Shakeel, and Kamran Ghulam were fined by the ICC for separate breaches of conduct during a tri-series match against South Africa. Afridi faced a 25% fine for inappropriate contact, while Shakeel and Ghulam received a 10% fine for closely celebrating a dismissal. All accepted the sanctions as Pakistan advanced to face New Zealand in the final.
Three Pakistani cricketers, Shaheen Afridi, Saud Shakeel, and Kamran Ghulam, have been fined and received one demerit point each by the International Cricket Council (ICC) for separate Level 1 breaches of the code of conduct during a tri-series match against South Africa in Karachi. The incidents occurred in a match where Pakistan successfully chased a target of 353 runs.
Shaheen Afridi was penalized for inappropriate physical contact, specifically for blocking batsman Matthew Breetzke’s progress at the non-striker end. This incident led to a heated exchange between the players, resulting in a 25% fine of Afridi’s match fee under Article 2.12 of the ICC’s code of conduct.
Meanwhile, Saud Shakeel and Kamran Ghulam were fined 10% of their match fees for celebrating too closely to Temba Bavuma after his dismissal. This action was a violation of Article 2.5, which prohibits players from using language or gestures that could provoke aggression from the opposing team.
All three players accepted the sanctions without objection and previously held clean records devoid of any demerit points. The match concluded with Pakistan’s victory, marking their first successful chase exceeding 350 runs in One Day Internationals.
In the ODI tri-series, Pakistan will face New Zealand in the final. New Zealand secured their place by winning both of their matches, defeating Pakistan and South Africa, while the latter has exited the tournament. This match showcased strong performances from Pakistan, emphasizing their batting depth and ability to chase down significant targets.
In summary, three Pakistani cricketers faced disciplinary actions for breaches of the ICC code during a recent match. Shaheen Afridi incurred a fine for inappropriate contact, while Saud Shakeel and Kamran Ghulam were penalized for excessive celebration. All players accepted their fines without dispute. Pakistan’s triumph in the match positions them to compete against New Zealand for the tri-series title.
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