Asia Cup: Pakistan captain Fatima fined over gesture toward India’s Shafali

Pakistan captain Fatima Sana has been fined 10% of her match fee for a gesture toward India opener Shafali Verma during the Women’s Asia Cup in Dubai.

The incident occurred in the second over of India’s innings, after Fatima dismissed Verma and gestured toward the pavilion. The ICC classified it as a Level 1 breach involving conduct that could disparage a batter or provoke an aggressive reaction after a dismissal.

Fatima admitted the offence and accepted the sanction proposed by ICC match referee Supriya Rani Das, so no formal hearing was required. A demerit point was added to her disciplinary record, bringing her total to two within 24 months.

The charge was laid by the on-field umpires Nimali Perera and Shathira Jakir Jesy, third umpire Rokeya Sultana and fourth umpire Rabab Ahsan. Level 1 breaches range from an official reprimand to a fine of 50% of a player’s match fee, along with one or two demerit points. Four or more demerit points within 24 months convert into suspension points.