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India Player Fined for Provoking Gesture in Asia Cup Final
15 Sep
Summary
- India player Kranti Gaud fined 10% of match fee for misconduct.
- Gaud's offense involved a gesture provoking aggressive reaction.
- Pakistan team also fined for slow over-rate in semifinal match.
During the Women's Asia Cup final in Dubai, India player Kranti Gaud was fined 10% of her match fee for violating the ICC Code of Conduct. Gaud's infraction occurred when she made a gesture towards the pavilion after dismissing an opener, which is considered to disparage or provoke an aggressive reaction. This incident resulted in one demerit point being added to her disciplinary record, her first offense within a 24-month period. The charge was leveled by the on-field and third umpires and admitted by Gaud, avoiding a formal hearing.
Separately, the Pakistan team faced a financial penalty of five percent of their match fee. This sanction was imposed for maintaining a slow over-rate during their semifinal match against Sri Lanka. According to ICC regulations for minimum over-rate offenses, players are fined for each over not bowled within the allotted time. Pakistan captain Fatima Sana accepted responsibility for the offense, concluding the matter without a formal hearing.
