The International Cricket Council issued official reprimands to Afghanistan players Noor Ahmad and Mujeeb Ur Rahman following their Asia Cup Group B encounter against Sri Lanka at Abu Dhabi on Thursday. Both cricketers violated Level 1 conduct regulations during the match. Ahmad breached Article 2.8 by demonstrating dissent toward an umpire's decision, while Rahman violated Article 2.2 through equipment abuse. Each player received one demerit point as a first-time offender within 24 months.
Ahmad expressed disagreement when officials called his 16th-over delivery a wide one. Rahman destroyed the stumps using his towel in frustration. Match referee Richie Richardson from the Emirates ICC Elite Panel proposed sanctions that both players accepted, eliminating formal hearing requirements. Four officials filed the charges against the Afghan duo.
Afghanistan's elimination became final after Sri Lanka achieved the 170-run target with eight deliveries remaining. Kusal Mendis contributed 74 runs while Afghanistan managed 169 for eight wickets, ending their tournament participation.
Ahmad expressed disagreement when officials called his 16th-over delivery a wide one. Rahman destroyed the stumps using his towel in frustration. Match referee Richie Richardson from the Emirates ICC Elite Panel proposed sanctions that both players accepted, eliminating formal hearing requirements. Four officials filed the charges against the Afghan duo.
Afghanistan's elimination became final after Sri Lanka achieved the 170-run target with eight deliveries remaining. Kusal Mendis contributed 74 runs while Afghanistan managed 169 for eight wickets, ending their tournament participation.
