Pakistan batter reprimanded for ICC Code of Conduct breach

Pakistan batter Sidra Amin has been officially reprimanded for breaching Level 1 of the ICC Code of Conduct in the first ODI against South Africa on Sunday in Bloemfontein.

Sidra was found to have breached Article 2.2 of the ICC Code of Conduct for Players and Player Support Personnel, which relates to “abuse of cricket equipment or clothing, ground equipment or fixtures and fittings during an International Match.”

One demerit point has been added to Sidra Amin’s disciplinary record in accordance with the regulations. This marks her second offence within a 24-month period, taking her total tally of demerit points to two.

The incident occurred in the 24th over of Pakistan’s innings when, after being dismissed, Sidra slammed her bat onto the ground before leaving the crease. She had previously received a demerit point for a similar offence against India on October 5 during the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025.

Sidra accepted the offence and the sanction proposed by Shandrè Fritz of the Emirates ICC International Panel of Match Referees, eliminating the need for a formal hearing.

On-field umpires Kerrin Klaaste and Nimali Perera, third umpire Lauren Agenbag, and fourth umpire Stacy Lackay levelled the charge.

Level 1 breaches carry a minimum penalty of an official reprimand, a maximum penalty of 50 per cent of a player’s match fee, and one or two demerit points.

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