Afghanistan captain Rashid Khan has been issued a formal notice for a Level 1 breach of the ICC Code of Conduct during the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 Group 1 match against Bangladesh. The ICC found Rashid guilty of breaching Article 2.9 of the ICC Code of Conduct, which deals with throwing the ball or cricket equipment at or near a player in an inappropriate and/or dangerous manner during an international match.
That incident happened in the last over of Afghanistan’s innings when Janat did not get another run away from Rashid’s strike. Afghanistan made history by defeating Bangladesh to secure their first place in the semi-finals of the T20 World Cup.
The match was full of drama, including weather delays and spectacular collapses, which kept the fans in check until the end. All told the frustrations of Rashid Khan boiled over in the final of Afghanistan, causing an explosion that led to the sanction. After hitting the shot on the side, Rashid was trying for the second run when the fielder hit him. However, his sparring partner Karim Janat sent him back.
Rashid, caught in the middle of the field, stopped, threw the bat down in frustration, and settled down, signaling that there was enough time for another flight. A bored Karim Janat picked up the bat and handed it back to his still-buzzing teammate before taking a single to give Rashid a strike on the last two balls.
Rashid took advantage of the opportunity and hit a six off the last ball to finish unbeaten on 19 from 10 balls. In addition to the reprimand, one demerit point was added to Rashid’s disciplinary record. It is his first offense in 24 months. Rashid accepted the sentence, which admitted the crime.
Thus, a formal hearing was not required. The charge was delivered by field umpires Nitin Menon and Langton Rusere, third umpire Adrian Holdstock, and fourth umpire Ahsan Raza. Richie Richardson of the Emirates ICC Elite Panel of Match Referees suggested the sanction, which Rashid accepted.
Level 1 breaches of the ICC Code of Conduct carry penalties ranging from a formal warning to a fine of up to 50% of the player’s match fee and can result in one or two demerits points. ARE Eruptions balanced? Rashid Khan will not be suspended following an incident in Afghanistan’s last innings in which he threw the bat in frustration after his batting partner Karim Janat refused to concede another run.
This is Rashid’s first demerit point in 24 months, adding one demerit point to his disciplinary record. According to ICC rules, a player will be banned if he accumulates at least four demerit points within a 24-month period, which translates into suspension points.
If a player achieves four or more demerit points in 24 months, these will be converted into demerit points and the player will be banned
Two demerit points equal one ban Test two ODIs or two T20Is, whichever player arrives first will be eliminated.
