Pakistan’s senior batsman Fakhar Zaman has been fined and handed one demerit point following his behavior towards the umpires in the T20I Tri-Series final against Sri Lanka. The International Cricket Council (ICC) has found Fakhar Zaman breaching Level 1 of the ICC Code of Conduct.
The incident unfolded in the 19th over of Pakistan’s innings, when Zaman got into a long argument with the on-field umpires after a decision that led to his dismissal during the T20I Tri-Series final against Sri Lanka at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium.
ICC punishes Fakhar Zaman for confronting umpires at Rawalpindi
Reon King of the Emirates ICC International Panel of Match Referees handed out the punishment to the Pakistan opener after the charge was reported by on-field umpires Ahsan Raza and Asif Yaqoob, along with third umpire Rashid Riaz and fourth umpire Faisal Afridi.
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Now, for his Level 1 offence, Pakistan batsman Fakhar Zaman has been fined 10% of his match fee, and one demerit point has been added to his disciplinary record for showing his frustration at an umpire’s decision. This is his first offense in the last two years.
The ICC said in an official statement, “Zaman was found to have breached Article 2.8 of the ICC Code of Conduct for Players and Player Support Personnel, which relates to “showing dissent at an umpire’s decision during an international match.” One demerit point has been added to Zaman’s disciplinary record, for whom it was the first offense in a 24-month period.”
To be continued…
