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LAHORE: Rawalpindiz fast bowler Mohammad Amir and Islamabad United’s all-rounder Faheem Ashraf have been fined 10 per cent of their match fee for a Code of Conduct breach during the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 11.
Earlier today, Amir and Faheem were involved in a heated argument.
The incident occurred in the 17th over of the United innings. Amir got rid of Ashraf with a short ball. Soon after the dismissal, the fast bowler pointed the all-rounder to leave the ground.
The gesture did not sit well with Ashraf, who responded in anger and pointed his bat at Amir. However, he was restrained by Asif Afridi and Saad Masood.
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) issued a press release statement, revealing the charges imposed on both players.
“Amir was found guilty of breaching Article 2.5, which relates to the use of language, actions or gestures that are disparaging or could provoke an aggressive response from a batter upon dismissal during a match,” the PCB statement read.
“Faheem was deemed guilty of Article 2.21, which deals with, “Bringing the game into disrepute”. The incident occurred after Faheem was dismissed by Amir on the third ball of the 17th over of United’s innings.”
Both players admitted the charges put forward by on-field umpires Alex Wharf and Faisal Khan Aafreedi, and accepted the sanctions imposed by match referee Sir Richard Richardson.
Rawalpindiz are set to play their final league-stage match against Hyderabad Kingsmen on April 26.
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