Summary
- India opener Shafali Verma has been handed one demerit point by the International Cricket Council (ICC) for breaching its Code of Conduct during the second women’s T20I against Zimbabwe in Raipur.
- Frustrated by the missed catch, the Indian batter threw the ball into the ground, violating Article 2.2 of the ICC Code of Conduct, which covers the misuse of cricket equipment during international matches.
- Despite the disciplinary setback, Verma delivered a match-winning performance with the bat, smashing 55 off just 25 balls as India chased down Zimbabwe’s target comfortably in the ninth over.
India opener Shafali Verma has been handed one demerit point by the International Cricket Council (ICC) for breaching its Code of Conduct during the second women’s T20I against Zimbabwe in Raipur.
The incident occurred during the 12th over of Zimbabwe’s innings when Verma dropped Chipo Mugeri-Tiripano at mid-off off Sree Charani’s bowling. Frustrated by the missed catch, the Indian batter threw the ball into the ground, violating Article 2.2 of the ICC Code of Conduct, which covers the misuse of cricket equipment during international matches.
The sanction marks Verma’s first offence in the past 24 months. She admitted the breach and accepted the penalty proposed by match referee G.S. Lakshmi, avoiding the need for a formal hearing.
Despite the disciplinary setback, Verma delivered a match-winning performance with the bat, smashing 55 off just 25 balls as India chased down Zimbabwe’s target comfortably in the ninth over.
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