Gulbadin Naib has broken Code of Conduct during the 2nd T20I against Zimbabwe and has been heavily fined by the ICC.
Afghanistan star all-rounder Gulbadin Naib has broken Code of Conduct during the 2nd T20I against Zimbabwe and has been heavily fined by the ICC. Gulbadin was found guilty of disagreeing with one of umpire’s decision as Afghanistan registered a 50-run victory.
For this offence, Gulbadin, who has been recently released by Delhi Capitals before IPL 2025, has been given a fine and also received a demerit point. This is the first offence within a 24-month period.
Also to be noted, Naib has been fined 15 per cent of his match fee for breaching the ICC Code of Conduct when facing Zimbabwe in the 2nd T20I. The incident happened during the 11th over of Zimbabwe’s inning when Naib expressed his objection towards one of the decision given by the umpire regarding an LBW appeal against Tashinga Musekiwa.
Gulbadin’s action violated Article 2.8 of ICC Code of Conduct, which forbids showing dissent towards an umpire’s decision. O top of the fine, he has also been given a demerit point, which marks his first offense within a 24-month period.
Though Naib showed frustration towards the umpire’s decision by bowing in an action as if praying, and requesting a review. However, he then recognised his mistake and accepted the sanction and hence avoiding a formal eharing.
