Sidra Amin reprimanded for breaching ICC code of conduct
Sidra was found to have breached Article 2.2 of the ICC Code of Conduct for Players and Player Support Personnel, which relates to “abuse of cricket equipment or clothing, ground equipment or fixtures and fittings during an International Match.”
In addition to this, one demerit point has been added to Sidra’s disciplinary record, for whom it was the second offence in a 24-month period, taking her number of demerit points to two.
The incident occurred in the 24th over of Pakistan’s innings when, after being dismissed, Sidra slammed her bat into the ground before departing the crease. She was handed a demerit point for the same offence during the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 match against India on 5 October.
Sidra admitted the offence and accepted the sanction proposed by Shandrè Fritz of the Emirates ICC International Panel of Match Referees, so there was no need for a formal hearing.
On-field umpires Kerrin Klaaste and Nimali Perera, third umpire Lauren Agenbag, and fourth umpire Stacy Lackay levelled the charge.
Level 1 breaches carry a minimum penalty of an official reprimand, a maximum penalty of 50 per cent of a player’s match fee, and one or two demerit points.
NOTES TO EDITORS:
When a player reaches four or more demerit points within a 24-month period, they are converted into suspension points and a player is banned
*Two suspension points equate to a ban from one Test or two ODIs or two T20Is, whatever comes first for the player
**Demerit Points to remain on a Player or Player Support Personnel’s disciplinary record for a period of twenty-four (24) months from their imposition following which they will be expunged
The original press release can be found here: https://www.icc-cricket.com/media-releases/sidra-amin-reprimanded-for-breaching-icc-code-of-conduct
