Afghanistan's T20 World Cup 2024 hero, Rashid Khan, has landed in hot water after breaching the ICC Code of Conduct during their thrilling Group 1 victory against Bangladesh.
Rashid Khan reprimanded for on-field Outburst
The incident occurred in the final over of Afghanistan's innings, when Rashid Khan was found guilty of violating Article 2.9, which prohibits throwing a ball or equipment at a player in an inappropriate or dangerous manner. The high-pressure encounter between Afghanistan and Bangladesh was a rollercoaster ride for fans. Weather interruptions, batting collapses, and a nail-biting finish kept everyone on the edge of their seats. Amidst this intense atmosphere, Rashid's frustration boiled over during the final over. After attempting a risky second run following a misfield by Bangladesh, his batting partner, Karim Janat, refused the single. This disagreement resulted in Rashid's outburst, leading to the official reprimand from the ICC.
Despite Hiccup, Afghanistan Make History
Fortunately for Afghanistan, this incident didn't overshadow their historic achievement. They emerged victorious against Bangladesh, securing their first-ever T20 World Cup semi-final berth. While Rashid might face some criticism for his actions, his overall contribution with both bat and ball remains crucial for Afghanistan's success in the tournament.
The drama continued even after the incident. Caught between the wickets, Rashid threw his bat down in frustration despite appearing to have ample time for a second run. A subdued Karim Janat retrieved the bat and returned it to his fuming teammate before taking a single to retain the strike for Rashid.
This dismissal of the second run seemed to refocus Rashid. He capitalized on the final two balls of the over, launching the last one for a six to finish unbeaten on a quickfire 19 runs from just 10 deliveries.
Despite his on-field heroics, Rashid faced consequences for his outburst. He received an official reprimand and a single demerit point added to his disciplinary record, marking his first offense within the past two years. As he accepted the charge, there was no need for a formal hearing.
The officiating team, including the on-field umpires, third umpire, and fourth umpire, all played a role in bringing the charge forward. Ultimately, Richie Richardson, from the ICC Match Referees panel, proposed the sanction which Rashid readily accepted. For Level 1 breaches like this, typical penalties range from a reprimand to a 50% fine of the player's match fee, along with potential demerit points.
Will Rashid be banned before Afghanistan vs South Africa semis?
Afghanistan's star player, Rashid Khan, will not face a suspension for his actions during the final over of their match against Bangladesh. This comes after he threw his bat down in frustration following a disagreement with his batting partner, Karim Janat, over a potential second run.
The incident resulted in an official reprimand for Rashid, along with one demerit point added to his disciplinary record. This is his first offense within the last 24 months. The ICC's demerit point system functions as a player's disciplinary record. If a player accumulates four or more demerit points within a two-year period, these points convert into suspension points, potentially leading to a ban. Since this is Rashid's first offense, he avoids any suspension for now.
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