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Shafali Verma Gets ICC Demerit Point for Dropping Catch
20 Oct
Summary
- Shafali Verma reprimanded by ICC for conduct breach.
- A demerit point issued for throwing the ball in frustration.
- Verma scored an unbeaten 55 off 25 balls in the same match.
Indian cricketer Shafali Verma has been issued a demerit point by the ICC following a Code of Conduct breach during the second T20I against Zimbabwe in Raipur. The incident transpired when Verma dropped a catch and subsequently hurled the ball onto the ground in frustration.
Verma was found to have violated Article 2.2 of the ICC Code of Conduct, which addresses the abuse of cricket equipment or fixtures. Match referee GS Lakshmi imposed the sanction, which Verma accepted, avoiding a formal hearing. This marks Verma's first offense within a 24-month period.
Notably, the demerit point came after Verma's exceptional performance with the bat. She smashed an unbeaten 55 runs off just 25 balls, propelling India to a dominant 103-run win and securing the series with one match remaining. The final T20I is scheduled to be played at the same venue.
