Shakib, Hasan fined for breaching code of conduct

DHAKA: Dhaka Dynamites captain Shakib Al Hasan and Comilla Victorians pace bowler Hasan Ali have been fined 50 percent and 30 percent of their respective match fees for breaching Level 2 of the Bangladesh Cricket Board Code of Conduct during the BPL 2017 match played between the two teams at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium on Monday.
Shakib was found to have breached Article 2.2.5 of the BCB Code of Conduct for Players and Player Support Personnel, which relates to ‘showing serious dissent at an umpire’s decision’. The veteran all-rounder was charged for his show of disapproval at an umpiring decision during Victorians’ innings after batsman Imrul Kayes had been adjudged not out to a caught behind appeal. In another incident, Hasan Ali was found guilty for showing Mossadek Hossain the way to dressing room in an inappropriate way. The players admitted to the offence and accepted the sanction proposed by Match Referee Samiur Rahman and, as such, there was no need for a formal hearing.
In addition to the fine imposed for the breach of Article 2.2.5, three demerit points have been added to Shakib’s disciplinary record. Pursuant to Article 7.5 of the Code, if a player reaches four or more demerit points in the tournament, the points will be converted into suspension points. Four demerit points would lead to a ban of one match.