Pakistan's Fatima Sana Penalized for On-Field Gesture

Sep 7, 2026

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Sep 7, 2026 11:31

Pakistan captain Fatima Sana fined 10% for send-off gesture

## ICC Sanctions Fatima Sana

Pakistan's cricket captain, Fatima Sana, has been fined 10% of her match fee and received a demerit point following an incident during the Women's Asia Cup match against India. The International Cricket Council (ICC) found her guilty of breaching the Code of Conduct by making a gesture that could provoke an aggressive reaction from a dismissed batter.

## Incident Details

The match took place in Dubai, where Pakistan faced a significant defeat against India. Despite the loss, Fatima made a notable contribution by taking three wickets, including the dismissal of Shafali Verma, who was aggressively pursuing the target.

## Consequences and Acceptance

This incident marks Fatima's second breach of the ICC Code of Conduct within two years, bringing her total demerit points to two. She admitted to the offense and accepted the penalty proposed by match referee Supriya Das, avoiding the need for a formal hearing.

## ICC Code of Conduct

Level 1 breaches, like the one committed by Fatima, can result in penalties ranging from an official reprimand to a fine of up to 50% of a player's match fee, along with one or two demerit points. The ICC aims to maintain discipline and sportsmanship on the field through these regulations.

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