Pakistan’s top-order batter, Sidra Amin, has been officially reprimanded by the International Cricket Council (ICC) for breaching the sport’s code of conduct during the recent Women’s Cricket World Cup match against India in Dubai.
Code of Conduct Breach
The right-handed batter was found to be in violation of Article 2.2 of the ICC Code of Conduct, which relates to the “abuse of cricket equipment or clothing, ground equipment or fixtures and fittings during an International Match.”
The incident occurred on the penultimate delivery of the 40th over when Sidra was caught at square-leg by India captain Harmanpreet Kaur off bowler Sneh Rana. In a moment of frustration following her dismissal, the 33-year-old batter slammed her bat into the turf before returning to the pavilion.
Penalty Accepted
As a consequence of the Level 1 breach, one demerit point has been added to Sidra’s disciplinary record. This is her first offense within the 24-month period.
Sidra accepted the offense and the sanction proposed by ICC match referee Shandre Fritz, meaning there was no need for a formal hearing. The charge was leveled by on-field umpires Lauren Agenbag and Nimali Perera, alongside third umpire Kerrin Klaaste and fourth umpire Kim Cotton.
Match Context
Sidra Amin was Pakistan’s highest scorer in the match, anchoring the innings with a gutsy 81 off 106 deliveries while chasing a target of 248. Her dismissal in the 40th over triggered a quick collapse, and Pakistan was eventually bowled out for a total of 159, suffering
