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Nabi Fined for Code Breach in AFG-SA T20 WC Thriller

Afghanistan all-rounder Mohammad Nabi has been fined 15% of his match fee for breaching the ICC Code of Conduct during the T20 World Cup match against South Africa. The breach, related to disobeying an umpire's instruction, occurred during a dispute over a wristband worn by South African bowler Lungi Ngidi. The match itself was a dramatic thriller, ending in a tie and requiring two Super Overs to decide a winner. South Africa ultimately emerged victorious in the second Super Over after a tense chase by Afghanistan fell just short.

Key Points: Mohammad Nabi Fined for ICC Code Breach in T20 WC

  • Nabi fined 15% match fee
  • Breached ICC Code Article 2.4
  • Dispute over Ngidi's wristband
  • South Africa won in double Super Over
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T20 WC: Afghanistan's Nabi sanctioned for code of conduct breach in South Africa fixture

Afghanistan's Mohammad Nabi fined 15% match fee for umpire dispute. South Africa wins dramatic double Super Over thriller in T20 World Cup.

"Disobeying an Umpire's instruction during an International Match. - ICC Code of Conduct"

Ahmedabad, February 12

Afghanistan veteran all-rounder Mohammad Nabi was fined 15 per cent of his match fee for breaching Level 1 of the ICC Code of Conduct during their T20 World Cup Group D match against South Africa on Wednesday.

According to the official statement by ICC, Nabi was found to have breached Article 2.4 of the ICC Code of Conduct for Players and Player Support Personnel, which relates to "Disobeying an Umpire's instruction during an International Match."

The incident occurred at the start of the 14th over of Afghanistan's innings, where Nabi engaged with the umpires over a wristband worn by South Africa pacer Lungi Ngidi.

In match 13 of the ongoing ICC tournament, South Africa defeated Afghanistan in a second Super Over thriller.

After the match tied with the score of 187 runs from both sides, Azmatullah Omarzai and Rahmatullah Gurbaz came to bat for Afghanistan as they managed to extract 17 runs in the first Super Over against the bowling of Lungi Ngidi.

Fazalhaq Farooqi came to bowl for Afghanistan while defending 17 runs in the Super Over. He bowled well and got the wicket of Dewald Brevis, but Tristan Stubbs hit two boundaries, including a six on the last delivery, to force another Super Over.

Stubbs and Miller batted for South Africa again, and Afghanistan gave the ball to Omarzai. Stubbs welcomed him with a six. Miller hit a couple more sixes to end the over with 23 runs.

Mohammad Nabi came to bat with Omarzai while chasing a challenging target of 24 runs. South Africa introduced spin in the Super Over and gave the ball to Keshav Maharaj. He started with a dot ball, then got the wicket of Nabi.

Rahmanullah Gurbaz came to bat after that and hit back to back three sixes. With one more six needed on the final delivery, Gurbaz holed out at the point as Afghanistan lost the well-fought match.

- ANI

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Sarah B
Rules are rules, and players must respect the umpire's authority. At that level, a senior player like Nabi should know better than to argue about a wristband. It sets a poor example, even in the heat of the moment.
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Arjun K
The real story is the double Super Over! What a thriller. Feel for the Afghan boys, they played out of their skins. Nabi was probably just fired up trying to get any edge in such a tight game. The passion is understandable.
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Priyanka N
As an Indian cricket fan, I have so much respect for how Afghanistan plays. They bring such excitement to the tournament. The fine is a small thing, but the spirit they showed is huge. Hope they go far!
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Karthik V
The umpires need to be consistent. If there was a question about Ngidi's wristband, it should have been checked proactively. Nabi asking about it shouldn't be a breach if he was polite. The ICC code sometimes feels too strict on small things.
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Michael C
That match was pure entertainment! From an outsider's view, the passion in subcontinent cricket is unmatched. A 15% fine seems fair for disobeying an instruction, but it doesn't take away from Nabi's legendary status.

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