Jonathan Trott And Omarzai Breach ICC Code Of Conduct, Fines Levied

Both were fined 15 per cent of their match fees, and a demerit point was added to their names, their first violation of the ICC protocols in two years.

Outlook Sports Desk

Updated on: 17 July 2023 4:40 pm

During the 15th over, Omarzai gave a provocative send-off to dismissed Bangladesh batter Hridoy.

Afghanistan all-rounder Azmatullah Omarzai and chief coach Jonathan Trott were found guilty of breaching the ICC Code of Conduct in a T20I match against Afghanistan on Sunday, July 16.?

In a rain-hit game, Trott showed discontentment towards the umpires’ decision for starting the game?late.

During the 15th over, the Afghan gave a provocative send-off to dismissed Bangladesh batter Towhid Hridoy.

Trott breached article 2..8, which forbids public criticism or inappropriate comment about an umpire’s decision in an international match while Omarzai was guilty of breaching article 2.5, which prohibits provocative, aggressive actions against dismissed batters.

Look at how bad and uncivilized Afghanistan's bowling is, in fact their lack of education should have beaten them with the bat. #omarzai #Afganistan pic.twitter.com/DiOnwaNRUG
— Sohail Rana (@sohailranabi) July 16, 2023

Both were fined 15 per cent of their match fees, and a demerit point was added to their names, their first violation of the ICC protocols in two years. ?

The duo accepted their respective sanctions by on-field umpires Sharfuddoula Ibene Shahid Saikat, Tanvir Ahmed, third umpire Masudur Rahman and fourth official Gazi Sohel.

The Tigers chased down a target of 119 set by Afghanistan in 16.1 overs, aided by a Shakib-al-Hasan 11-ball-18 cameo, wrapping up the T20I series 2-0.?