KARACHI: Islamabad United fast bowler Naseem Shah has been fined 10 percent of his match fee for violating Level One of the Code of Conduct during the HBL PSL 9 match against Multan Sultans.
Fast bowler Naseem Shah has been charged with violation of Article 2.2 relating to misuse of cricket equipment or clothing, ground equipment or fixtures and fittings at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on Sunday.
Naseem Shah kicked the stumps after the last ball of Multan Sultans’ innings. Naseem Shah pleaded guilty and accepted the sanctions recommended by match referee Roshan Mahanama, after which a formal hearing was not deemed necessary. The on-field umpires Ruchera Palia Guruge and Mohammad Asif were accused.
Meanwhile, in a separate incident in the same match, Multan Sultans were fined for maintaining a slow over rate. Sultans were ordered an over short of their target by match referee Roshan Mahanama, who took the time allowance into account before arriving at the decision.
Thus, in accordance with Article 2.22 of the Code of Conduct for Players and Player Support Personnel, each player was fined 10% of his match fee.
