Sidra Amin Reprimanded by ICC for Code of Conduct Breach

DUBAI: Following a Women’s Cricket World Cup match against India, the International Cricket Council (ICC) issued a reprimand to Pakistani batter Sidra Amin for violating its Code of Conduct.

The governing body for cricket stated that the right-handed batter had contravened Article 2.2 of the ICC Code of Conduct. This article addresses actions such as “abuse of cricket equipment or clothing, ground equipment, or fixtures and fittings during an International Match.”

The incident took place during the 40th over when Sidra Amin was caught out at square-leg by India’s captain, Harmanpreet Kaur, from a delivery by Sneh Rana.

In response to her dismissal, the batter displayed frustration by hitting her bat on the ground before she left the field.

Consequently, one demerit point has been registered on the batter’s disciplinary record. This marks Sidra’s first such infraction within a 24-month timeframe.

Sidra accepted the charge and the penalty proposed by ICC match referee Shandre Fritz, thus removing the need for any formal hearing.

The on-field umpires Lauren Agenbag and Nimali Perera, along with third umpire Kerrin Klaaste and fourth umpire Kim Cotton, were those who brought the charge.

Notably, Level 1 breaches can lead to penalties that range from an official reprimand to a deduction of up to 50 percent of a player’s match fee, in addition to one or two demerit points.

Sidra Amin, who played a crucial role in holding Pakistan’s innings together during their pursuit of a 248-run target, scored a determined 81 runs off 106 balls, including nine boundaries and one six. However, her dismissal contributed to Pakistan being bowled out for a total of 159 in 43 overs, resulting in a significant 88-run defeat in their second ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 match.