Bangladesh captain throws bat after dismissal in T20I vs Sri Lanka, faces ICC action
Bangladesh women’s cricket team captain Nigar Sultana Joty has received an official reprimand for a Level 1 breach of the ICC Code of Conduct during the third T20I against Sri Lanka in Sylhet on Saturday. As per an ICC release, Nigar was found to have violated Article 2. 2 of the Code, which relates to "abuse of cricket equipment or clothing, ground equipment, or fixtures and fittings during an international match.
" She has also been given one demerit point, which is her first offence in a 24-month period. "Nigar admitted the offence and accepted the sanction, so there was no need for a formal hearing," said the ICC in its statement on Monday. The incident took place during Bangladesh’s innings.
After getting out, Nigar threw her bat on the ground before leaving the field. She accepted the offence and agreed to the sanction proposed by match referee Supriya Rani Das from the Emirates ICC International Panel, so no formal hearing was required. The charge was brought by on-field umpires Eloise Sheridan and Shathira Jakir Jesy, along with third umpire Rokeya Sultana and fourth umpire Champa Chakma.
For Level 1 offences, the penalty can range from an official reprimand to a fine of up to 50 per cent of the match fee, along with one or two demerit points. In the series, Sri Lanka women beat Bangladesh 3-0. They won the first T20I by 25 runs and the second by 21 runs.
The third match was reduced to nine overs per side due to rain, where Sri Lanka won by three runs.