ICC Penalties Pakistan Bowlers for Code of Conduct Breach
_x000D_The ICC penalties Pakistan bowlers Khurram Shahzad and Mohammad Abbas after both breached the ICC Code of Conduct during the first Test against the West Indies in Tarouba. The punishments followed aggressive wicket celebrations that broke ICC regulations.
_x000D_ _x000D_Khurram Shahzad Fined, Mohammad Abbas Reprimanded
_x000D_The International Cricket Council fined Khurram Shahzad 15% of his match fee. It also issued Mohammad Abbas with an official reprimand.
_x000D_The ICC ruled that both bowlers violated Article 2.5 of the ICC Code of Conduct. The rule bans players from using gestures, actions, or language that could provoke a dismissed batter.
_x000D_The sanctions include:
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- Khurram Shahzad fined 15% of his match fee _x000D_
- Mohammad Abbas officially reprimanded _x000D_
- One demerit point added to each player’s record _x000D_
- Neither player had previous offences during the past 24 months _x000D_
Wicket Celebrations Led to ICC Action
_x000D_Khurram Shahzad celebrated close to Shai Hope after dismissing him in the 17th over of the West Indies’ second innings. Match officials decided the celebration crossed the acceptable limit.
_x000D_Mohammad Abbas also celebrated near Jomel Warrican after taking the final wicket of the innings. Officials considered his reaction excessive under the ICC Code of Conduct.
_x000D_Both players admitted the offences immediately. They accepted the penalties proposed by ICC Match Referee Jeff Crowe. As a result, the ICC did not hold disciplinary hearings.
_x000D_On-field umpires Alex Wharf and Richard Kettleborough reported the incidents. Third umpire Jayaraman Madanagopal also supported the charges.
_x000D_ _x000D_Pakistan Suffer Defeat in First Test
_x000D_The penalties came shortly after Pakistan lost the opening Test of the two-match series.
_x000D_The West Indies claimed a convincing 90-run victory on the fourth day in Tarouba. The result gave the hosts a 1-0 lead in the series.
_x000D_Pakistan’s bowlers produced several impressive spells during the match. However, the batting lineup struggled in the final innings and failed to chase the target.
_x000D_ _x000D_ICC Continues to Enforce Player Conduct
_x000D_The ICC continues to monitor player behaviour closely. The governing body wants wicket celebrations to remain competitive without becoming confrontational.
_x000D_Under the ICC Code of Conduct, a Level 1 offence can result in:
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- An official reprimand _x000D_
- A fine of up to 50% of the player’s match fee _x000D_
- One or two demerit points _x000D_
- Stronger disciplinary action for repeated offences within two years _x000D_
The governing body says these rules help protect the spirit of cricket while encouraging respectful behaviour on the field.
