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DUBAI: The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Friday fined Pakistan ace batter Fakhar Zaman 10 per cent of the match fee for the Code of Conduct breach during the Tri-Series final against Sri Lanka.
Zaman violated Article 2.8 of the ICC Code of Conduct for Players and Support Personnel, which relates to showing dissent at an umpire’s decision.
The left-handed batter has been handed one demerit point, which is his first offence in a 24-month period.
“Zaman was found to have breached Article 2.8 of the ICC Code of Conduct for Players and Player Support Personnel, which relates to “showing dissent at an umpire’s decision during an international match,” the ICC wrote in his press release.
Last month, Pakistan outplayed Sri Lanka in the final by six wickets. The incident occurred in the 19th over of Pakistan’s innings, when Fakar, who made three runs, was seen arguing with the on-field umpires after his dismissal.
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, levied the charge.
The 35-year-old admitted the offence and accepted the sanction, hence eliminating the need for a formal hearing.
For the unversed, Pakistan emerged victorious in the final after a thrilling performance with the bat and ball.
Mohammad Nawaz and Shaheen Afridi starred with the ball, picking up three wickets each, which bundled out Sri Lanka for a mere 114-run total in 19.1 overs.
In reply, Pakistan chased down the target in 18.4 overs, losing four wickets in the process.
Babar Azam remained the top-scorer with 37* from 34 balls laced with two fours and a six. Saim Ayub was the other notable contributor with 36 from 33 balls, striking six boundaries.
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