Fatima fined for Asia Cup conduct breach

Pakistan captain is fined 10 percent of her match fee

Pakistan captain Fatima Sana has been fined 10 percent of her match fee for breaching Level 1 of the International Cricket Council’s Code of Conduct during her team’s Women’s Asia Cup defeat by India.

Fatima was found to have breached Article 2.5 of the ICC Code of Conduct for Players and Player Support Personnel, relating to language, actions or gestures that disparage or could provoke an aggressive reaction from a batter upon dismissal.

One demerit point was also added to her disciplinary record, taking her total to two in a 24-month period. Her previous demerit point came during a T20 international against Ireland in Dublin on August 6, 2025.

Fatima admitted the offence and accepted the sanctions proposed by Supriya Das of the Emirates ICC International Panel of Match Referees, meaning no formal hearing was required.

The incident occurred after Fatima dismissed India’s Shafali Verma during Saturday’s Group A match in Dubai. After completing the catch, the Pakistan skipper gestured towards the pavilion.

India’s bowlers had earlier dismissed Pakistan for just 55, but Fatima fought back with the ball, taking three wickets before India secured a seven-wicket victory.

Level 1 breaches carry a minimum penalty of an official reprimand and a maximum of 50 percent of a player’s match fee, along with one or two demerit points.

Pakistan now face Hong Kong, China, in their next Asia Cup match. A victory would secure their place in the semi-finals.