Pakistan captain Fatima Sana is fined 10% of her match fee after the ICC finds she breached its Code of Conduct during the Women’s Asia Cup match against India. The incident happens after Sana dismisses Indian opener Shafali Verma, when Sana gestures toward the pavilion in a send-off celebration.
Multiple outlets report the sanction comes from a Level 1 breach under Article 2.5 of the ICC Code of Conduct for Players and Player Support Personnel. The code provision covers language, actions, or gestures that disparage or could provoke an aggressive reaction from a batter following dismissal. Reports say the offence is linked to on-field and third/fourth umpire reports, and that Sana admits the charge, avoiding a formal hearing.
Alongside the fine, outlets agree a demerit point is added to Sana’s disciplinary record, bringing her total to two within the relevant period. Some reports also mention her earlier offence and her side’s outcome in the match, including Pakistan being bowled out for 55. After the sanction, Pakistan’s next Asia Cup match is scheduled against Hong Kong, with qualification implications discussed across coverage.
