Pakistan Players Fined for ICC Code Breaches

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has fined Pakistan cricketers Shaheen Shah Afridi, Saud Shakeel, and Kamran Ghulam for breaching the Level 1 ICC Code of Conduct during an ODI match against South Africa in Karachi. Shaheen Afridi was fined 25% of his match fee for deliberately obstructing South African batter Matthew Breetzke, leading to physical contact and a heated exchange. Saud Shakeel and Kamran Ghulam were fined 10% each of their match fees for celebrating provocatively close to Temba Bavuma after his run-out. All three players accepted the sanctions, which included a demerit point on their disciplinary records, avoiding the need for formal hearings. The match saw Pakistan successfully chase a record ODI target of 353, with centuries from Mohammad Rizwan and Salman Agha guiding their victory.