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ICC Fines Pakistan Captain Fatima Sana Over Shafali Send-Off
Pakistan captain Fatima Sana was punished by cricket’s governing body, the ICC.
She dismissed India’s Shafali Verma during an Asia Cup match.
After the dismissal, Fatima pointed toward the pavilion.
The ICC said this kind of gesture could upset or provoke the dismissed batter.
Fatima was fined 10% of her match fee.
She also received one demerit point.
This was her second offence in 24 months, giving her two points in that period.
Fatima accepted the punishment and could still lead Pakistan in its next match.
Pakistan captain Fatima Sana was fined 10% of her match fee for a Level 1 ICC Code of Conduct breach.
The incident occurred during the second over of India’s chase in the Women’s Asia Cup Group A match in Dubai.
After dismissing Indian opener Shafali Verma, Fatima gestured toward the pavilion.
The ICC added one demerit point, making it Fatima’s second offence and giving her two points within 24 months.
Pakistan lost by seven wickets; reports described its total as 55, while another account referred to India chasing 56.
- Who
- Pakistan captain Fatima Sana, Indian opener Shafali Verma, and the International Cricket Council.
- What
- Fatima Sana was fined 10% of her match fee and given one demerit point for a gesture after dismissing Shafali Verma.
- Where
- Dubai International Stadium in Dubai.
- When
- The incident occurred on Saturday during the Women’s Asia Cup 2026 match; the ICC announced the sanction on Monday.
- Why
- The ICC found that Fatima’s gesture breached Article 2.5, which covers disparaging or potentially provocative actions toward a dismissed batter.
Key facts
- Penalty
- 10% of Fatima Sana’s match fee
- Offence
- Level 1 breach of the ICC Code of Conduct
- Relevant rule
- Article 2.5 concerning provocative or disparaging conduct after a batter’s dismissal
- Demerit points
- One added; two total within 24 months
- Previous offence
- A demerit point received during Pakistan’s first T20I against Ireland in Dublin on August 6, 2025
- Match result
- India defeated Pakistan by seven wickets
- Disciplinary process
- Fatima admitted the offence and accepted the proposed sanction, avoiding a formal hearing
Quotes
International Cricket Council
Cricket’s international governing body, which announced the disciplinary sanction
“Fatima admitted the offence and accepted the sanction proposed by Supriya Rani Das of the Emirates ICC International Panel of Match Referees, so there was no need for a formal hearing.”
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