Women's T20 WC: Pakistan's Gull Feroza reprimanded for breaching ICC Code of Conduct
Bristol, June 25
Pakistan opener Gull Feroza has been issued an official reprimand and handed one demerit point for a Level 1 breach of the ICC Code of Conduct during her team's Group A match against Australia in the ongoing Women's T20 World Cup.
The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Thursday confirmed that Feroza violated Article 2.2 of the global governing body's code, which pertains to the "abuse of cricket equipment or clothing, ground equipment or fixtures and fittings" during an international fixture.
The incident occurred during the second over of the Pakistani innings on Tuesday, immediately following Gull's dismissal. Overcome by frustration, the right-handed batter flung her bat and batting gloves aggressively as she neared the team dugout.
Since this marks Gull's first disciplinary infraction within a rolling 24-month window, a single demerit point has been appended to her disciplinary record. Gull formally admitted to the charge and consented to the sanction proposed by match referee Michell Pereira from the Emirates ICC International Panel of Match Referees.
With the player admitting to the offence, there was no need for a formal hearing. The violation was flagged and charged by on-field umpires Sue Redfern and Vrinda Rathi, alongside television umpire Jacquline Williams and reserve umpire Shathira Jakir Jesy.
Under the established ICC guidelines, Level 1 infractions carry a minimum penalty of an official reprimand, a maximum deduction of 50 per cent of a player's match fee, and the imposition of one or two demerit points.
The reprimand compounds woes for Pakistan, whose winless run continued with a comprehensive 113-run drubbing at the hands of six-time champions Australia. Pakistan, led by Fatima Sana, will look to sign off on a high when they take on the Netherlands in their final Group A game at the County Ground in Bristol on Saturday.
— IANS
Reader Comments
I get the frustration, but throwing bat and gloves is not the right way to handle it. 😠 She's a senior player – should set better example for young girls watching. Even for us Indian fans, we see our players like Harmanpreet Kaur get angry, but they need to control it. Glad ICC is strict here.
Classic moment of passion! The women's game is getting intense – love to see that fire. But next time, just take a deep breath, beta. 😅 On a serious note, Pakistan's batting needs serious work. They folded too easily against Australia. Hope they learn from this and come back stronger.
As an Indian cricket fan, I know how tough it is for women cricketers from the subcontinent. They face so much pressure, especially in ICC tournaments. A single demerit point is fair punishment for her first offense. But kudos to match referees for doing their job quickly without formal hearing. 👏
I appreciate that she admitted the charge immediately – shows character. But one thing I wonder: why are umpires so strict about this? Many male players have done worse without punishment. Just saying. Anyway, Pakistan's tournament is almost over. Hope they take something positive from this game.
Cricket is all about emotions – whether it's Virat Kohli's aggression or Gull's frustration. But equipment abuse sets bad precedent. 😞 I hope this is a learning moment for her and other young cricketers. Also, amazing to see female umpires like Sue Redfern and Vrinda Rathi officiating! So proud of Indian representation in
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