Pakistan Batter Reprimanded for ICC Code Breach Pakistan opener Salman Ali Agha faced disciplinary action after being reprimanded for violating Level 1 of the International Cricket Council’s Code of Conduct during the second One-Day International against Bangladesh in Dhaka. The incident occurred during Pakistan’s innings, specifically in the 39th over, when Agha, after being run out, threw his batting gloves and helmet to the ground in a manner deemed inappropriate under the code. The breach was linked to Article 2.2 of the ICC Code, which prohibits the abuse of cricket equipment, clothing, or fixtures during international matches. Agha’s actions were classified as a Level 1 offense, which carries a minimum penalty of an official reprimand and a maximum of 50% of the player’s match fee. Additionally, a demerit point was added to his disciplinary record, marking his first offense within a 24-month period. Agha admitted to the violation and accepted the proposed sanction from Neeyamur Rashid Rahul, a member of the Emirates ICC International Panel of Match Referees, avoiding the need for a formal hearing. The charge was upheld by on-field umpires Adrian Holdstock and Tanvir Ahmed, along with third umpire Kumar Dharmasena and fourth umpire Masudur Rahman Mukul. Pakistan’s victory in the three-match series, secured with a 128-run win via the DLS method, sets up the final match against Bangladesh on Sunday. The outcome highlights the team’s dominance in the series, though the disciplinary action underscores the ICC’s strict enforcement of conduct standards in international cricket.#icc #salman_ali_aghaz #emirates_icc_international_panel_of_match_referees #adrian_holdstock #tanvir_ahmed
