Bangladesh Women Cricketers Fined for Code of Conduct Breach in Rajshahi ODI

The sanctions were imposed following incidents during the match in Rajshahi, where both players were found to have committed offences under different articles of the Code.

Nahida breached Article 2.5, which pertains to "using language, actions or gestures which disparage or which could provoke an aggressive reaction from a batter upon his/her dismissal during an International Match." Sarmin, meanwhile, was found guilty under Article 2.8, which relates to "showing dissent at an Umpire's decision during an International Match."

In addition to the fines, both players have received one demerit point each on their disciplinary records. It marks their first offence within a 24-month period.

The incidents occurred in consecutive phases of the match. Nahida gave a send-off to Sri Lanka captain Chamari Athapaththu after dismissing her in the 17th over, gesturing towards the pavilion. Earlier, in the 16th over of Bangladesh's innings, Sarmin showed visible dissent after being adjudged LBW, pointing towards her bat and delaying her departure from the crease.

The charges were levelled by the on-field umpiring team comprising Eloise Sheridan and Rokeya Sultana, along with third umpire Dolly Rani Sarkar and fourth umpire Shathira Jakir Jesy. Both players admitted their respective offences and accepted the sanctions proposed by match referee Supriya Rani Das of the Emirates ICC International Panel; hence, no formal hearings were required.

Level 1 offences under the ICC Code of Conduct carry a minimum penalty of an official reprimand and can extend up to 50 per cent of a player's match fee, along with one or two demerit points.

On the field, Sri Lanka bounced back strongly in the contest, clinching the second ODI to level the three-match series 1-1 and set up a decider. The two sides are currently playing the series decider, underway at the Shahid Kamruzzaman Stadium in Rajshahi, Bangladesh.

- IANS