The ICC reprimanded and docked Pakistani batter Sidra Amin one demerit point on Monday for violating its Level 1 Code of Conduct during the Women’s World Cup match against India in Colombo.
Before her team was bowled out for 159 in response to India’s 247 at the R Premadasa Stadium on Sunday, Amin fought valiantly for Pakistan in a lopsided match with a knock of 81. Pakistan lost by 88 runs.
“Sidra was found to have breached Article 2.2 of the ICC Code of Conduct for Players and Player Support Personnel, which relates to ‘abuse of cricket equipment or clothing, ground equipment or fixtures and fittings during an International Match’,” the ICC said in a media release.
After being dismissed by Sneh Rana, she “forcefully hit her bat onto the pitch” during the 40th over of Pakistan’s chase.
“In addition to this, one demerit point has been added to her disciplinary record, for whom it was the first offence in a 24-month period,” the ICC said.
“Sidra admitted the offence and accepted the sanction proposed by Shandré Fritz of the Emirates ICC International Panel of Match Referees, so there was no need for a formal hearing,” it added.
Third umpire Kerrin Klaaste, fourth umpire Kim Cotton, and on-field umpires Lauren Agenbag and Nimali Perera all levelled the charges against Sidra.
“Level 1 breaches carry a minimum penalty of an official reprimand, a maximum penalty of 50 per cent of a player’s match fee, and one or two demerit points,” the ICC said.
