ICC penalises Pakistan players for aggressive celebrations during West Indies Test

Pakistan's Khurram Shahzad and Mohammad Abbas have been penalized by the International Cricket Council (ICC) for their conduct during a Test match against the West Indies. The players breached Level 1 of the ICC code of conduct due to "aggressive, animated" celebrations directed at a dismissed batter.

Shahzad received a fine of 15 percent of his match fee, while Abbas was handed an official reprimand. Both players also had one demerit point added to their disciplinary records. The ICC stated that the breaches related to "using language, actions or gestures which disparage or which could provoke an aggressive reaction from a batter upon his/her dismissal during an International Match."

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using language, actions or gestures which disparage or which could provoke an aggressive reaction from a batter upon his/her dismissal during an International Match

Specifically, Khurram was penalized for his aggressive celebration near Shai Hope during the 17th over of the West Indies' second innings. Neither player had any prior offenses within a 24-month period. This action by the ICC underscores the regulations in place to maintain sportsmanship and prevent unsportsmanlike conduct during international cricket matches.

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celebrating aggressively close to dismissed batter Shai Hope during the 17th over of the West Indies’ second inning