Afghanistan Spinnernoor Ahmad and Mujib ul Rehman have been fined by the ICC and booked under sanctions for crimes in the Afghanistan vs Sri Lanka match in the Asian Cup. Their team faced an overwhelming defeat by former Asian Cup champions Sri Lanka and was knocked out of the Asian Cup.
Group B’s Afghanistan vs Sri Lanka contest was undoubtedly one of the most appealing matches in this edition of the Asian Cup. Despite all his might, the Afghan bowlers were unable to restrict Lancan from chasing their targets, causing the exits for World Cup semi-finals to crash.
Noor Ahmad and Mujeeb Ur Rehman have been fined for violating the ICC Code of Conduct
Left-arm spinner Afghan spinner duo Ahmad and off-spinner Mujibu Urrahman were fined for violating Level 1 of the ICC Code of Conduct during the Asian Cup match against Sri Lanka in Abu Dhabi.
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Noor was found to be in violation of Article 2.8, but showed opposition to “indicating against the decision of the referee during an international match,” while Mujib was charged with a violation of Article 2.2 in connection with “abusing cricket equipment or clothing, ground equipment or fixtures and equipment during an international match.”
In addition to this, one downside point has been added to both players’ disciplinary records, stating this is the first attack of the past 24 months.
What actions led to sanctions on Afghan spinners?
Offspinner Mujeeb Ur Rahman, who was featured as the third spinner in the Afghan attack, had smashed a stump with a towel during the match. This was marked as an act of vandalism against cricket equipment.
Meanwhile, CSK spinner Noah Ahmad, who was part of the Afghan team, was part of the team in every match of the sport, but expressed his 16th opposition to the referee’s decision, as he determined that one of the deliveries was broad.
A formal hearing was not required as both players admitted their crimes and accepted the sanctions proposed by Match Referee Emirates ICC Elite Panel Richardson.
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