Graeme la brooy

Emirates ICC International Panel: Afghanistan opener Ibrahim Zadran has been fined 15 per cent of his match fee for breaching Level 1 of the ICC Code of Conduct during his side’s third and final ODI against Bangladesh in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday.

The sanction came after Ibrahim was found guilty of violating Article 2.2 of the ICC Code of Conduct for Players and Player Support Personnel, which relates to the abuse of cricket equipment or clothing, ground equipment, or fixtures and fittings during an International Match*.

The incident occurred during the 37th over of Afghanistan’s innings, when Ibrahim, on his way back to the dressing room after being dismissed, struck some equipment near the team area in frustration. Match officials deemed his conduct to be in breach of the ICC’s code, which seeks to uphold standards of respect and discipline on and off the field.