Pakistan all-rounder Salman Ali Agha has received an official reprimand from the International Cricket Council (ICC) for breaching Level 1 of the ICC Code of Conduct during the second Test against Bangladesh at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium.
The incident occurred during Pakistan’s second innings on Tuesday, after Salman was dismissed in the 82nd over of the chase. While walking back to the pavilion, he struck an advertising hoarding with his bat.
As a result, Salman was found guilty of violating Article 2.2 of the ICC Code of Conduct for Players and Player Support Personnel. The article relates to the abuse of cricket equipment, ground equipment, or fixtures during an international match.
The charge was brought by on-field umpires Richard Kettleborough and Allahuddien Palekar, along with third umpire Kumar Dharmasena and fourth umpire Masudur Rahman Mukul.
Salman Ali Agha accepted the sanction proposed by match referee Jeff Crowe, which meant there was no need for a formal hearing.
Along with the official reprimand, one demerit point has been added to Salman’s disciplinary record. This was his second offence within a 24-month period, taking his total to two demerit points.
His previous offence also came under Article 2.2 during an ODI against Bangladesh in Dhaka earlier this year.
Under ICC regulations, Level 1 offences can result in penalties ranging from an official reprimand to a fine of up to 50 percent of a player’s match fee, along with one or two demerit points.
