Fakhar Zaman Fined for Breaching ICC Code of Conduct in Tri-Series Final

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s batter Fakhar Zaman has been fined 10 percent of his match fee after being found guilty of breaching the International Cricket Council’s (ICC) Code of Conduct during the Tri-Series final against Sri Lanka on November 29.

Zaman violated Article 2.8, which relates to “showing dissent at an umpire’s decision during an international match,” according to an ICC press release. One demerit point has been added to his disciplinary record, marking his first offence in a 24-month period.

The incident occurred in the 19th over of Pakistan’s innings, when Zaman engaged in a prolonged argument with the on-field umpires following his dismissal. The charge was proposed by Reon King of the Emirates ICC International Panel of Match Referees and levied by on-field umpires Ahsan Raza and Asif Yaqoob, along with third umpire Rashid Riaz and fourth umpire Faisal Afridi. Zaman admitted the offence and accepted the sanction, eliminating the need for a formal hearing.

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Level 1 breaches carry penalties ranging from an official reprimand to a maximum fine of 50 percent of the match fee, along with one or two demerit points.

Despite the incident, Pakistan won the tri-series final, defeating Sri Lanka by six wickets at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. Sri Lanka was bowled out for 114 in 19.1 overs, with Kamil Mishara scoring 59 off 47 balls. Shaheen Shah Afridi and Mohammad Nawaz took three wickets each for Pakistan, while Abrar Ahmed took two.

Chasing the target, Pakistan reached 115 for four in 18.4 overs. Babar Azam remained unbeaten on 37 off 34 deliveries, with openers Saim Ayub and Sahibzada Farhan contributing 36 and 23 runs respectively.