India pacer Kranti Gaud has been fined 10 per cent of her match fee for breaching the ICC Code of Conduct during the Women’s Asia Cup final against Sri Lanka in Dubai on Sunday.
According to the International Cricket Council (ICC), Gaud was found guilty of violating Article 2.5 of the Code of Conduct, which relates to gestures or actions directed at a dismissed batter that could be considered disparaging or provoke an aggressive reaction.
The incident took place during the first over of Sri Lanka’s innings after Gaud dismissed opener Imesha Dulani. The Indian pacer gestured towards the pavilion following the dismissal.
Along with the fine, one demerit point has been added to Gaud’s disciplinary record. It was her first offence under the Code in a 24-month period.
Gaud admitted the offence and accepted the sanction proposed by Supriya Rani Das of the Emirates ICC International Panel of Match Referees, meaning no formal hearing was required.
The charge was brought by on-field umpires Saleema Imtiaz and Shathira Jakir Jesy, third umpire Rokeya Sultana and fourth umpire Humaira Farah.
The ICC said Level 1 offences carry penalties ranging from an official reprimand to a fine of up to 50 per cent of a player’s match fee, along with one or two demerit points.
India went on to defeat Sri Lanka by 72 runs in the final to win the Women’s Asia Cup for a record eighth time.
