Asia Cup 2022: Pakistan batter Asif Ali and Afghanistan bowler Fareed Ahmad FINED for breaking ICC code after HUGE fight
The dough of Pakistan Asif Ali and Afghanistan Fast Bowler Fareed Ahmad both had been fined 25 percent of their match fees to violate the level 1 of the ICC code of ethics during the 2022 Asian Cup match in Sharjah on Wednesday (7 September). Asif was found to have violated Article 2.6 of the ICC Code of Ethics for players and personnel supporting players, relating to “using obscene, offensive or insulting movements during international matches” while Fareed was found to have violated Article 2.1. 12, relating to “Inappropriate Physical contact with players, personnel supporting players, referees, referees suitable or others (including spectators) during international matches.”
In addition, one point from demonit has been added to the disciplinary records of the players, both of them have no previous violations in the 24-month period. The incident occurred on the 19th of Pakistan’s inning, when Fareed appeared and made inappropriate physical contact with asif after firing it and the dough reacts with aggressive bats.
Both players acknowledge their violations and receive sanctions proposed by Andy Pycroft from the Emirates ICC Elite Panel of Match the referee, so there is no need for formal hearing. Bait in the field and Jayaraman Madigopal, the third referee of Gazi Sohel and the fourth referee of Raveendra Wimalasari equated accusations. Meanwhile, Chairman of Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Ramiz Raja said that he would send a letter to ICC complaining about the battle that occurred between Pakistani and Afghan fans in Sharjah after the explosive contest on Wednesday.
“You do not identify hooliganism with cricket. You don’t want such an atmosphere in the cricket stadium. PCB will write a letter to the ICC and raise the problem because the visual is not good. They are terrible. This hasn’t happened for the first time. That is a good contest. Players must continue to check their emotions. That is why we will bring this problem to the ICC notification and cause our concern, “the King said during a press conference on Thursday.
He added that the incident was very large and even the players could get hurt if the problem was not taken care of instantly. He said, “Kuch Bhi Ho Sakta Tha, Hamari Team Khatre Mein Ho Sakti Thi (anything can happen, our team can be in danger).”