Khushdil fined for breaching ICC code

ISLAMABAD: As Pakistan-New Zealand are gearing up for the second T20 in Dunedin today (Tuesday), leading batsman Khushdil Shah has been fined 50 per cent of his match fee for breaching Level 2 of the ICC Code of Conduct during the first T20I against New Zealand in Christchurch on Sunday.

Khushdil was found to have breached Article 2.12 of the ICC Code of Conduct for Player, Player Support Personnel, Umpire, Match Referee or any other person (including a spectator during an International Match).”

In addition to this, three demerit points have been added to Khushdil’s disciplinary record, for whom it was the first offence in a 24-month period. The incident occurred in the eighth over of Pakistan’s innings, when running between the wickets, Khushdil made inappropriate physical contact with bowler Zakary Foulkes with a high degree of force, which was reckless, negligent and avoidable.

Khushdil admitted the offence and accepted the sanction proposed by Jeff Crowe of the Emirates ICC Elite Panel of Match Referees, so there was no need for a formal hearing. On-field umpires Wayne Knights and Sam Nogajski, third umpire Kim Cotton and fourth umpire Chris Brown levelled the charge. Level 2 breaches carry a fine of 50 to 100 per cent of a player’s match fee or up to two Suspension Points.