Delhi: The Pakistan cricket team successfully followed the target of 353 runs, performing historicly in the third match of the Tri-Series against South Africa. This is Pakistan’s biggest successful chase in ODI cricket history. However, despite this magnificent victory, there was a lot of criticism about the conduct of Pakistani players during the match. Due to this, the International Cricket Council (ICC) has taken disciplinary action and fined three players of Pakistan.
Pakistan’s fast bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi was fined 25 percent of his match fee in this match played in Karachi on Wednesday, while batsman Saud Shakeel and Kamran Ghulam were fined 25 percent of his match fees, while 10-10 percent Economic punishment has been imposed.
Shaheen is accused of violating Article 2.12 of the ICC Code of Conduct, which is associated with improper physical contact with a player, umpire, match referee or any other person during the international match. The incident took place in the 28th over of South Africa’s innings, when Shaheen deliberately prevented wicketkeeper batsman Matthew Bretzke from taking runs, which led to a debate between the two players.
Shakeel and Kamran have been convicted of violation of Article 2.5 of ICC Code of Conduct, which is related to the use of stimulating language, gesture or gestures when a batsman is dismissed. The incident took place in the 29th over, when after the run out of Temba Bavuma, Saud and Kamran went very close to him and started celebrating in an aggressive manner.
Demit point and acceptance of players
One demerit point has also been added to the disciplinary records of the three players. However, he has no disciplinary record in the last 24 months. The players have accepted the decision of the ICC, due to which there will be no formal hearing in this matter.
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