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The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced that Afghanistan's spin duo, Noor Ahmad and Mujeeb Ur Rahman, have been found guilty of breaching the Code of Conduct during their Asia Cup 2025 must-win clash against Sri Lanka at Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi.
The spin duo of Noor and Mujeeb have been reprimanded for breaching Level 1 of the ICC Code of Conduct during the Asia Cup match against Sri Lanka in Abu Dhabi. In the clash, Sri Lanka defeated Afghanistan by six-wickets to seal their berth for the Super Four of the mega event. Noor and Mujeeb proved costly throughout the night, returning with figures of 1/37 and 1/42, respectively.
Noor was found in breach of Article 2.8, which pertains to "showing dissent at an Umpire's decision during an International Match". Meanwhile, Mujeeb was charged with breaching Article 2.2, which relates to "abuse of cricket equipment or clothing, ground equipment or fixtures and fittings during an International Match."
ICC have added one demerit point to the disciplinary records of both players, making it their first offence in 24 months. During the do-or-die clash Mujeeb had broken the stumps with his towel during the course of the match. Meanwhile, Noor had shown dissent in the 16th over of the second innings when the umpire adjudged one of his deliveries to be a wide.
On-field umpires Asif Yaqoob and Virender Sharma, third umpire Faisal Afridi, and fourth umpire Rohan Pandit levelled the charge. There was no need for formal hearings as both players admitted their offences and accepted the sanctions proposed by Richie Richardson of the Emirates ICC Elite Panel of Match Referees.
After losing their must-win clash, Sri Lanka has qualified for the Super Four of the mega event. Sri Lanka will now face Bangladesh in the Super Four clash, which will take place at Dubai International Stadium in Dubai.
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