New Delhi, October 18: In a recent development, the International Cricket Council (ICC) has officially reprimanded Afghanistan player Rahmanullah Gurbaz for an incident that occurred during the men’s Cricket World Cup league match against England. Gurbaz, who played a key role in his team’s victory over England, was penalized for breaching the Level 1 provision of the ICC Code of Conduct.
The Afghanistan opener was found to have breached Article 2.2 of the ICC Code of Conduct for Players and Player Support Personnel, which relates to “improper use of cricket equipment or attire, ground equipment, or fixtures and fittings during an international match”. Is. Additionally, a single demerit point has been added to Gurbaz’s disciplinary record. The ICC announced the development in a press release on Tuesday, saying it was Gurbaz’s first offense in the last 24 months.
The incident occurred during the 19th over of Afghanistan’s innings, when Gurbaz expressed his frustration by hitting his bat on the boundary rope and a chair after being dismissed.
Rahmanullah Gurbaz admitted his wrongdoing and accepted the penalty recommended by Jeff Crowe, a member of the Emirates ICC Elite Panel of Match Referees, eliminating the need for a formal hearing.
According to ICC rules, a Level 1 breach carries a minimum consequence of an official reprimand, with a maximum fine equal to 50 percent of the player’s match fee and the possibility of accruing one or two demerit points.
