Pakistan batsman Fakhar Zaman has been fined 10% of his match fee after being found guilty of breaching the International Cricket Council (ICC) Code of Conduct during the Tri-Series final against Sri Lanka on 29 November.
Zaman was found to be in breach of Article 2.8 of the ICC Code of Conduct for Players and Player Support Personnel, which deals with “demonstrating disagreement with an umpire’s decision during an international match”, the ICC said in a press release issued on Friday.
A demerit was added to his disciplinary record, marking his first offense in 24 months.
The incident occurred in the 19th over of Pakistan’s innings when the left-handed batsman got into a prolonged argument with the on-field umpires after being dismissed.
The sanction was proposed by Reon King of the Emirates ICC International Panel of Match Referees.
On-field umpires Ahsan Raza and Asif Yaqoob, along with third umpire Rashid Riaz and fourth umpire Faisal Afridi, imposed the charge. Zaman admitted the offense and accepted the sanction, eliminating the need for a formal hearing.
Level 1 violations carry penalties ranging from a formal reprimand to a maximum fine of 50% of the player’s match fee, along with one or two demerit points.
Pakistan won the tri-series, defeating Sri Lanka by six wickets in the final.
Going in first at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, the Lankan Lions were bundled out for 114 in 19.1 overs, with Kamil Mishara the only significant player, with 59 off 47 deliveries, including two fours and four sixes.
For the green jerseys, Shaheen Shah Afridi and Mohammad Nawaz were the standout bowlers, taking three wickets each, followed by Abrar Ahmed with two, while Salman Mirza and Saim Ayub chipped in with a wicket each.
In reply, the hosts chased down the total, losing four wickets in 18.4 overs.
Babar Azam played an unbeaten 37 runs off 34 deliveries, including two fours and a six, while openers Saim Ayub and Sahibzada Farhan contributed 36 and 23 runs respectively.
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