Pakistan’s talented batter, Sidra Amin, faced disciplinary action from the International Cricket Council (ICC) on Monday. She received an official reprimand and one demerit point for violating a Level 1 offense of the ICC Code of Conduct during her team’s Women’s World Cup clash against India in Colombo.
Amin was a standout performer for Pakistan in an otherwise challenging match, scoring 81 runs. However, her valiant effort wasn’t enough, as Pakistan was bowled out for 159 in pursuit of India’s 247 at the R Premadasa Stadium on Sunday, ultimately losing by 88 runs.
According to an ICC media release, Sidra’s breach fell under Article 2.2 of the ICC Code of Conduct for Players and Player Support Personnel. This article specifically addresses ‘abuse of cricket equipment or clothing, ground equipment or fixtures and fittings during an International Match’.
The incident in question took place during the 40th over of Pakistan’s chase. After being dismissed by India’s Sneh Rana, Amin was seen “forcefully hitting her bat onto the pitch.”
This marks her first offense within a 24-month period, resulting in the addition of one demerit point to her disciplinary record, as confirmed by the ICC.
Sidra promptly admitted to the offense and accepted the proposed sanction from Shandré Fritz of the Emirates ICC International Panel of Match Referees. Consequently, there was no need for a formal hearing.
The charges were brought forward by on-field umpires Lauren Agenbag and Nimali Perera, supported by third umpire Kerrin Klaaste and fourth umpire Kim Cotton.
The ICC clarified that Level 1 breaches typically incur a minimum penalty of an official reprimand, a maximum penalty of 50 percent of a player’s match fee, and either one or two demerit points.