Babar Accepts ICC Sanction Following Third ODI Controversy
Former Pakistani captain Babar Azam was fined for a minor ICC Code of Conduct breach during the third ODI against Sri Lanka.
The incident occurred at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, where Pakistan defeated Sri Lanka by 6 wickets to complete a 3-0 series sweep.
The right-hander was dismissed for 34 runs off 52 balls by Jeffery Vandersay in the 21st over of Pakistan’s innings.
After getting out, the Lahore-born cricketer struck the stumps with his bat before leaving the crease, which triggered the ICC charge.
The ICC confirmed the 31-year-old breached Article 2.2, relating to abuse of cricket equipment or ground fixtures during an international match.
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Level 1 offences carry a minimum penalty of an official reprimand, maximum of fifty percent of match fee, and demerit points.
Babar was fined ten percent of his match fee, and one demerit point was added to his disciplinary record.
On-field umpires Alex Wharf and Rashid Riaz, third umpire Sharfuddoula Ibne Shahid, and fourth umpire Faisal Afridi recommended the charge.
Match referee Ali Naqvi approved the sanction, and Babar admitted the offence, avoiding the need for a formal ICC hearing.
This marks the first disciplinary point of the Babar in the past 24 months.
