Khushdil Shah accepts 50% match-fee fine from ICC for conduct against New Zealand
Pakistan all-rounder Khushdil Shah has accepted his fine of 50% match fee for a Level 2 breach of the ICC Code of Conduct during the first T20I against New Zealand in Christchurch on March 16.
The left-hander was also handed three demerit points, marking his first offence in a 24-month period.
Khushdil was found guilty during the first T20I between Pakistan and New Zealand of violating Article 2.12 of the ICC Code of Conduct, which pertains to 'inappropriate physical contact with a Player, Player Support Personnel, Umpire, Match Referee or any other person (including a spectator during an International Match).'
The incident occurred during the eighth over of Pakistan's innings when Khushdil forcefully barged into New Zealand pacer Zakary Foulkes.
Match officials deemed the act 'reckless, negligent, and avoidable,' classifying it as inappropriate physical contact with a high degree of force.
Match Referee Jeff Crowe sanctioned the all-rounder, who accepted the penalty, avoiding a formal hearing. If a player accumulates four or more demerit points within a 24-month period, they are converted into suspension points.
Two suspension points result in a ban from either one Test, two ODIs, or two T20Is, whichever comes first.
Shah featured in the second T20I as well, scoring 2 runs and taking 1 wicket as New Zealand defeated Pakistan by 5 wickets.
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