Archive · 5 Dec 2025
Fakhar Zaman Fined for Dissent in Final
Fakhar Zaman, a cricket player from Pakistan, got into trouble during a big match against Sri Lanka.
He argued with the umpire about a decision that got him out of the game.
Because of this, the International Cricket Council (ICC) fined him 10% of his match fee.
This was his first offense in two years.
He admitted he did wrong and accepted the punishment.
The match was the final of a tri-series, and Pakistan won.
Zaman also said he has changed his playing style over time and is ready to help Pakistan win the T20 World Cup.
The incident happened in the 19th over of Pakistan’s innings.
The ICC deemed Zaman's actions as a breach of Article 2.8 of the Code of Conduct, which prohibits dissent.
The sanction was issued by Reon King from the Emirates ICC International Panel of Match Referees.
On-field umpires Ahsan Raza and Asif Yaqoob, along with third umpire Rashid Riaz and fourth umpire Faisal Afridi, reported the incident.
Fakhar Zaman was fined 10% of his match fee for dissent with umpires during the tri-series final against Sri Lanka.
He breached Article 2.8 of the ICC Code of Conduct, which prohibits showing dissent at an umpire’s decision.
This is Zaman’s first offense in the past two years, resulting in one demerit point added to his record.
The incident occurred in the 19th over of Pakistan’s innings, leading to a prolonged exchange with the umpires.
Pakistan won the tri-series final against Sri Lanka by six wickets.
- Who
- Fakhar Zaman, a Pakistani batter
- What
- Was fined for breaching the ICC Code of Conduct
- When
- During the tri-series final against Sri Lanka on December 5, 2025
- Where
- In the match between Pakistan and Sri Lanka
- Why
- For showing dissent at an umpire's decision
Fakhar Zaman's Perspective
ICC's Perspective
Dissent Incident
Fakhar Zaman's Perspective
Fakhar Zaman felt the umpire's decision was unfair and argued accordingly.
ICC's Perspective
The ICC deemed Zaman's actions as a breach of Article 2.8 of the Code of Conduct, which prohibits dissent.
- Player
- Fakhar Zaman
- Offense
- Dissent with umpire
- Match
- Tri-series final vs Sri Lanka
- Penalty
- 10% of match fee
- Demerit Points
- 1
- Article Violated
- Article 2.8 of ICC Code of Conduct
- Referee
- Reon King
- On-field Umpires
- Ahsan Raza, Asif Yaqoob
- Third Umpire
- Rashid Riaz
- Fourth Umpire
- Faisal Afridi
