On Monday, March 17, The International Cricket Council (ICC) Announced that a Star Pakistan National Cricket Team Player has been penalized for breaching the Level 2 ICC CODE
The cricketer is Pakistan all-rounder khushdil shah, who has been fined 50% of his match fees for his wrong actions without the first t20i of the series against new zealand in Christchurch.
Also Read: IPL 2025: Azmatullah Omarzai’s Delayed Arrival for a Shocking Reason Leaves punjab kings stunned
ICC takes action against khushdil shah for collision with zakary foulkes
During the first T20i Between Pakistan and New Zealand, Khushdil Shah Had inappropries Physical Contact With The Young Kiwi Cricketer Zakary Foulkes, for which he haad to pay the prize.
The incident has been done during the 8th over of Pakistan’s innings when khushdil barged into the back of bowler zakar foulkes with his left Shoulder. After the batters had completes a double, the umpires were soen having a word with khushdil, warning he about his actions.
“Khushdil was found in violation of article 2.12 of the ICC code of Conduct for Players and Player Support Personnel, Whoch Relates to” Inapprite Physical Contact With A Player, Player Supporter, Player Supporter, Player Support Personnel, Umpire, Match Reference or Any Other Person (Including a spectator during an international match), “The ICC said in a statement.
The ICC further stated that the act of the Pakistan star was classified as ‘inapproprite physical contact with a high degree of force’ and was deemed ‘Reckless, Negligent and avoidable.’
Khushdil shah, meanwhile, accepted the sanctions leveled against him, and along with a 50% fin, three demerit points were added to his disciplinary record.
Notably, Suppose a player accumulates four or more demerit points within a 24-month period. In that case, he receives suspension points and two suspension points result in a ban from eite one test, two odis, or two t20is, whichver com the first.
“Khushdil accepted the sanctions leveled by the umpires and match Reference Jeff Crove, as a Result of which there was no need for a formal hearing. Along Khushdil’s disciplinary record, for who it was the first offense in a 24-month period, “The ICC Further Stated.
Talking about the first t20i between the men in green and the black caps, the hosts absolutely hammed the visitors to register a dominant 9-branch win.
New Zealand vs Pakistan Second T20i Underway In Dunedin
The second match of the t20i series Between Pakistan and New Zealand is currently underway at the university oval in dunedin on tuesday, March 18. Rain interruptions in the match.
Ahead of the match, the star all-rounder shadab khan talked about the conditions in the city and said that the climate is a little cold for them and the ground dimensions are small.
He Further Lauded His Teammates for the Intent Shown in the First T20I and was hopeful of an overall better performance in the second game. He said:
“Our summer starts in Pakistan so it will be cold for us. It is sweet like karachi, with the wind. Wanted to prove their selection and they wanted to show the world. The first we showed in the first game is a positive.
