Babar Azam punished; ICC fines Pakistan great for serious misconduct in 3rd ODI vs Sri Lanka

Babar Azam has been fined by ICC [Source: AFP]

Pakistan's premier batter Babar Azam has been fined ten percent of match fees under an ICC code of conduct breach charge. The International Cricket Council confirmed the development through an official announcement on its website. 

ICC penalises Babar Azam for violating code of conduct

For the unversed, Babar Azam was frustrated after getting dismissed at a crucial juncture during Pakistan's final ODI against Sri Lanka at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. The experienced campaigner hit stumps in frustration, thereby drawing the match referee's attention with the on-field misconduct. 

The match officials found Babar Azam guilty of breaching article 2.2 of the ICC code of conduct which relates to “abuse of cricket equipment or clothing, ground equipment or fixtures and fittings during an International Match.”

Additionally, the ICC has also added a demerit point to Babar Azam's disciplinary record. However, no formal hearing was conducted as Babar accepted the sanctions. 

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