Khushdil Shah Fined for Code of Conduct Violation in First T20I Against New Zealand
New Delhi [India], March 17 (ANI): Pakistan 's Khushdil Shah faced a penalty of 50% of his match fees on Monday due to a Level 2 rule violation. ICC Conduct Guidelines for the First T20 International Match New Zealand and Pakistan in Christchurch on Sunday.
According to ICC , Khushdil violated Article 2.12 of the regulations. ICC Player Code of Conduct, pertaining to "improper physical contact involving a player, member of the support staff, umpire, match referee, or another individual (such as a spectator during an international game)."
The event occurred during the eighth over. Pakistan Khushdil’s innings came to an end after he crashed into bowler Zakary Foulkes from behind. This incident was categorized as ‘inappropriate physical contact involving significant force’ and was considered ‘reckless, careless, and preventable.’
Khushdil agreed with the penalties imposed by the umpires and Match Referee Jeff Crowe, thus eliminating the requirement for an official hearing.
In addition to the fine, three penalty points have been recorded against Khushdil’s disciplinary file, as this marked his initial violation within the past 24 months.
If four or more demerit points are accumulated within 24 months, they are converted into suspension points. Two suspension points result in a ban from either one Test, two ODIs or two T20Is, whichever comes first for the player.
It was an unmemorable performance for Pakistan On Sunday, when they were dismissed for only 91 runs in Salman Ali Agha's debut as the permanent T20I captain.
New Zealand Jacob Duffy’s (4/14) and Kyle Jamieson’s (3/8) bowling partnership ripped through the opposition. Pakistan In the revamped lineup, Khushdil emerged as the highest scorer with 32 points, followed by Captain Agha who scored 18 and Jahandad Khan contributing 17 points, both reaching double digits.
In response, New Zealand sailed to victory as Tim Seifert hammered an impressive 44 off just 29 deliveries. Although Abrar Ahmed managed to dismiss Seifert towards the close of the Powerplay, the team was already well ahead. Finn Allen contributed significantly with 29*, supported by Tim Robinson’s steady innings of 18*. They easily led their side across the finish line, maintaining six wicket control and still having 59 balls remaining. This win gave them a commanding 1-0 advantage in the ongoing five-game series. (ANI)