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India Today
13-05-2025
- Sport
- India Today
Chamari Athapaththu fined 10 percent match fee for breaching ICC Code of Conduct
Sri Lanka women's cricket team captain Chamari Athapaththu has been fined ten per cent of her match fee by the ICC (International Cricket Council) for breaching Level 1 of the Code of Conduct. The incident took place during the final group stage fixture of the tri-nation series against South Africa on May 9 at R. Premadasa Stadium, was found breaching Article 2.2 of the ICC Code of Conduct for Players and Player Support Personnel, which relates to 'abuse of cricket equipment or clothing, ground equipment or fixtures and fittings during an International Match.'advertisementFurthermore, one demerit point has been added to Sri Lanka's skipper disciplinary record with this being her first offence in the 24-month period. Athapaththu took off her glasses in anger her glasses after being hit for a boundary by Annerie Dercksen during the 32nd over of the first innings of the match. The Sri Lanka captain smashed glasses to the ground, which broke it into several pieces. The charges were imposed by on-field umpires Anna Harris and Dedunu de Silva, third umpire Lyndon Hannibal and fourth umpire Nimali was no need for a hearing as Athapaththu admitted the offence and accepted the sanctions proposed by Michelle Pereira of the Emirates ICC International Panel of Match 1 breaches carry a minimum penalty of an official reprimand, a maximum penalty of 50 per cent of a player's match fee, and one or two demerit Lanka eventually went on to lose the match by 76 runs as Athapathhu gave away 70 runs in her ten overs and picked two wickets. She also scored a half century (52 off 57) but it didn't prove to be enough to help her side chase down the massive target of 316. Despite their loss, Sri Lanka qualified for the final, where they lost to India by a massive margin of 97 runs.
India Gazette
13-05-2025
- Sport
- India Gazette
Sri Lanka captain Chamari Athapaththu fined 10 per cent of her match fee for breaching ICC Code of Conduct
New Delhi [India] May 13 (ANI): Sri Lanka's skipper Chamari Athapaththu has received a penalty of 10 percent of her match fee for violating Level 1 of the ICC Code of Conduct, as per the ICC website. The incident took place during the final group stage game of the recently concluded tri-series in Sri Lanka, with the hosts facing South Africa in Colombo. The Proteas emerged victorious in a high-scoring fixture. Athapaththu was found to have breached Article 2.2 of the ICC Code of Conduct for Players and Player Support Personnel, which relates to 'abuse of cricket equipment or clothing, ground equipment or fixtures and fittings during an International Match.' In addition to this, one demerit point has been added to Athapaththu's disciplinary record, for whom it was the first offence in a 24-month period. The incident occurred in the 32nd over of South Africa's innings, when after being hit for a four by Annerie Dercksen, Athapaththu took off her sunglasses and smashed them to the ground, breaking them into several pieces. The charges were levelled by on-field umpires Anna Harris and Dedunu de Silva, third umpire Lyndon Hannibal and fourth umpire Nimali Perera. There was no need of a hearing as Athapaththu admitted the offence and accepted the sanctions proposed by Michelle Pereira of the Emirates ICC International Panel of Match Referees. Level 1 breaches carry a minimum penalty of an official reprimand, a maximum penalty of 50 per cent of a player's match fee, and one or two demerit points. The tri-series was eventually won by India, who defeated Sri Lanka, the tournament hosts in the final by 97 runs. Mandhana was awarded player of the match for her century in the finals , and Sneh Rana was named Player of the series, as she grabbed 15 wickets in the Tri-series. (ANI)
Int'l Cricket Council
12-05-2025
- Sport
- Int'l Cricket Council
Athapaththu fined for breaching ICC Code of Conduct
Sri Lanka captain Chamari Athapaththu has been fined 10 per cent of her match fee for breaching Level 1 of the ICC Code of Conduct during the Women's Tri-series match against South Africa in Colombo on Friday. Athapaththu was found to have breached Article 2.2 of the ICC Code of Conduct for Players and Player Support Personnel, which relates to ' abuse of cricket equipment or clothing, ground equipment or fixtures and fittings during an International Match.' In addition to this, one demerit point has been added to Athapaththu's disciplinary record, for whom it was the first offence in a 24-month period. The incident occurred in the 32nd over of South Africa's innings, when after being hit for a four by Annerie Dercksen, Athapaththu took off her sunglasses and smashed them to the ground, breaking them into several pieces. Athapaththu admitted the offence and accepted the sanction proposed by Michelle Pereira of the Emirates ICC International Panel of Match Referees, so there was no need for a formal hearing. On-field umpires Anna Harris and Dedunu de Silva, third umpire Lyndon Hannibal and fourth umpire Nimali Perera levelled the charge. Level 1 breaches carry a minimum penalty of an official reprimand, a maximum penalty of 50 per cent of a player's match fee, and one or two demerit points. NOTES TO EDITORS: * When a player reaches four or more demerit points within a 24-month period, they are converted into suspension points and a player is banned ** Two suspension points equate to a ban from one Test or two ODIs or two T20Is, whatever comes first for the player *** Demerit Points to remain on a Player or Player Support Personnel's disciplinary record for a period of twenty-four (24) months from their imposition following which they will be expunged
The Hindu
11-05-2025
- Sport
- The Hindu
Smriti sizzles with century as clinical India routs Sri Lanka to win Women's Tri-Nation tournament
India displayed absolute dominance to crush Sri Lanka by 97 runs and earn a well-deserved title triumph in the Women's Tri-Nation ODI series after vice-captain Smriti Mandhana's sublime century and the bowlers' collective effort in the title clash here on Sunday (May 11, 2025). After Mandhana rose to the occasion to power India to a commanding 342 for seven, the bowlers completed the task by bundling out Sri Lanka for 245, with Sneh Rana (4/38) and Amanjot Kaur (3/54) doing the bulk of the damage. Skipper Chamari Athapaththu (51 off 66 balls) and Nilakshika Silva (48 off 58) were the chief contributors for the hosts. Earlier, battling cramps in humid conditions, elegant left-hander Mandhana, who had returned to form with a fifty in India's last match against South Africa, struck a majestic 116 off 101 balls to lay the foundation for India's imposing total after skipper Harmanpreet Kaur opted to bat. Her knock was laced with 15 fours and two sixes, including four successive boundaries off Athapaththu to bring up her 11th ODI hundred in style. After the early dismissal of Pratika Rawal for 30, Mandhana shifted gears smoothly. The stylish Mandhana made Sri Lanka pay for dropping her on 21 as was involved in two big partnerships - 70 for the first wicket with Pratika and 120 for the second with Harleen Deol. She brought up her 32nd ODI fifty with a stylish sweep behind square. The left-hander added 120 runs in 106 balls with Harleen (47 off 56; 4x4) for the second wicket to steady the innings before falling while attempting a lofted cover drive. But her dismissal set the stage for a strong finish as Jemimah Rodrigues, coming off a career-best 123 against South Africa, smashed a quick-fire 44 off 29 balls (4x4), while Harmanpreet contributed a brisk 41 off 30 (4x4, 1x6) as India piled on 90 runs in the last 10 overs. There was a brief phase where India looked to have lost steam in the final overs, but cameos from Deepti Sharma (20 not out off 14) and Amanjot Kaur (18 off 12) helped them surge past 340. For Sri Lanka, Sugandika Kumari was the pick of their bowlers with 2/59, while Dewmi Vihanga (2/69) and Malki Madara (2/74) also picked two wickets each. Set a formidable target, the home team needed a strong start, but instead, they lost Hasini Perera to Amanjot in only the third ball of the Sri Lankan innings. Attempting to play through mid-off, Perera ended up playing down the wrong line as the ball crashed onto the off-stump. Sri Lanka were one down without a run on the board and an onerous task awaited the duo of captain Athapaththu and Vishmi Gunaratne (36 off 41 balls). They seemed to be succeeding, as Athapaththu and Vishmi put Sri Lanka's chase back on track after the early blow. The pair negated the difficult phase well before opening up to hit boundaries. However, Deepti's introduction put the brakes on Lankan scoring as the senior off-spinner bowled three economical overs on the trot before Amanjot gave India their second breakthrough by bowling Vishmi around her legs after the batter had shuffled a long way across. India could have had another wicket but wicketkeeper Richa Ghosh, standing up to debutant pacer Kranti Goud, could not hold to an edge from Athapaththu when she was on 25. Kranti then missed a catch off her own bowling after Nilakshi's leading edge off a slower delivery. However, soon after getting to her fifty, Athapaththu was bowled by Rana, who dropped the batter off her own bowling in her previous over. With the required run rate mounting, the match was as good as over after Nilakshika's dismissal to Rana.
Indian Express
11-05-2025
- Sport
- Indian Express
IND vs SL Women's Tri Series: Smriti Mandhana saves the best for last as India canter to title
If you are Smriti Mandhana, scores of 43, 36, 18, and 51 over four One-Day International knocks in a series is a below-par return. Since June 2024, before the start of the Women's Tri-Series in Colombo a fortnight ago, Smriti averaged 64.5 over 15 ODIs, scoring just 23 short of a 1,000 runs with five centuries. And so, in the build-up to the final against Sri Lanka, it felt like the star Indian opener was yet to truly deliver in a tournament where the scores were generally quite high. All that changed on Sunday, as Smriti smashed her 11th ODI century against the hosts. Her 101-ball 116, studded with 15 fours and two sixes, powered India to a mammoth 342/7, which proved to be 97 runs too many for Chamari Athapaththu's Sri Lanka. The islanders kept themselves somewhat in the contest as long as the skipper was around, but a flurry of wickets from 173/3 to 192/7 all but ended any slim chances they had. India's bowling effort was led by Sneh Rana (4/38), while Amanjot Kaur (3/54) did her all-round reputation no harm – both had a series to remember on their return to India colours after a break. Smriti has made it a habit in recent times to convert starts into big scores, but she has also started forming a frustrating habit of giving her wicket away. Just in this series, she had been out caught down the legside, pulled a short ball straight to the fielder at deep midwicket, and also got run out after a mix-up with Pratika Rawal. On each of those occasions, her form and touch seemed to be in place, but unforced errors cost her. It could have been somewhat similar in the final too, but she was given a reprieve on 21. It wasn't perhaps a mistake because Sri Lanka seemed to have a plan to tempt Smriti to go over mid-off. Inoka Ranaweera, a wily old veteran, got her to play the shot she wanted but Piumi Wathsala put down a simple catch, in a moment that had a significant impact on the game. India were just out of a middling Powerplay, reaching 45/0 after 10 overs, and a wicket at that point – especially Smriti's – could have easily shaved off a significant chunk off India's eventual total. Smriti made the most of it. Even before the reprieve, she had hit a couple of exquisite fours and a six over long-off. A six off Athapaththu at the start of the 18th over, when she cleared the front foot and launched one dead straight, was a clear sign that she was dialled in for the big haul on another hot and humid day in Colombo. As she reached her 70s, her strike rate started venturing close to 100, and she brought up her century with a hat-trick of boundaries off Athapaththu, and then hit a fourth straight four after completing her celebration. Smriti's biggest impediment towards that three-figure milestone was the humidity that has challenged players from all three teams, with the Indian opener needing frequent treatment and hydration for cramping. But her constant shifting of the gears helped India score 207/3 in the middle overs (between 11 and 40) even as Harleen Deol took her time before somewhat catching up during a 120-run partnership that nearly batted Sri Lanka out of the match. Harmanpreet Kaur and Jemimah Rodrigues then played crucial, better-than-run-a-ball 40s to take India to what was the highest women's ODI total posted in Sri Lanka. The hosts were always going to struggle because of the lack of firepower in their batting unit, even if they have improved in recent times in managing to find ways to put together partnerships. Amanjot's stump-to-stump strategy accounted for the first two wickets while Rana, who finished with 15 wickets in the tournament and picked up the player of the series award, was once again India's most potent spin threat. Harmanpreet was left pleased with the fight shown by her side throughout the tournament, but did point out that some of India's front-line pacers' struggles with injuries in recent times are a cause of concern. Brief scores: India 342/7 (Mandhana 116; Sugandika Kumari 2/59) beat Sri Lanka 245 in 48.2 overs (Athapaththu 51; Rana 4/38) by 97 runs Vinayakk Mohanarangan is Senior Assistant Editor and is based in New Delhi. ... Read More
