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By Ishaan Kapoor — 25 June 2026 — 3 min read

Disciplinary Action for On-Field Outburst

Pakistan batter Gull Feroza has received an official reprimand and one demerit point from the International Cricket Council (ICC). This disciplinary action follows a Level 1 breach of the ICC Code of Conduct during the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 Group A match against Australia. The incident occurred during the second over of Pakistan’s innings, where Feroza, visibly frustrated after her dismissal, threw her bat and gloves aggressively towards the team dugout.

Feroza was found to have violated Article 2.2 of the ICC Code of Conduct for Players and Player Support Personnel. This article specifically addresses the abuse of cricket equipment or clothing, ground equipment, or fixtures and fittings during an international match. As this was her first offence within a 24-month period, one demerit point was added to her disciplinary record.

The charge was brought forward by match officials, including on-field umpires Sue Redfern and Vrinda Rathi, third umpire Jacquline Williams, and fourth umpire Shathira Jakir Jesy. Feroza admitted to the offence and accepted the sanction proposed by match referee Michell Pereira of the Emirates ICC International Panel of Match Referees, which meant a formal hearing was not required.

Context of Pakistan’s Campaign

This disciplinary setback for Feroza occurred during a challenging period for the Pakistan team in the Women’s T20 World Cup. The team suffered a significant 113-run defeat against Australia, extending their winless streak in the tournament. This loss marked their fourth consecutive defeat, leaving them without a victory in the competition so far.

Pakistan captain Fatima Sana acknowledged that the team delivered their poorest performance of the tournament in the match against Australia. She urged her teammates to reflect honestly on their performance and work towards improvement before their final group stage game. Sana stated that the team needed to accept their performance, go back, reflect, and improve themselves.

Despite the overall result, Sana highlighted positive contributions from the bowling unit. She specifically praised the efforts of Nashra Sandhu and Sadia Iqbal, who each secured two wickets and briefly managed to contain Australia’s batting attack. Sana emphasized the need for more players to support the bowlers’ efforts.

Implications and Future Outlook

Under ICC rules, Level 1 breaches, such as the one committed by Feroza, carry a minimum penalty of an official reprimand. Penalties can also include fines of up to 50 percent of a player’s match fee, in addition to demerit points. In Feroza’s case, the ICC opted for an official reprimand and a single demerit point, reflecting that it was her first recorded disciplinary offence.

With Pakistan already eliminated from contention for the semifinals, their upcoming final Group A fixture against the Netherlands takes on new significance. This match presents an opportunity for the team to restore pride and conclude what has been a disappointing campaign on a positive note. The team management is also hopeful that players will maintain discipline both on and off the field as they complete their World Cup journey.

The incident serves as a learning experience for Gull Feroza early in her international career. With only one demerit point on her record and no suspension imposed, she has the chance to move forward positively. As Pakistan prepares for its final match, the team aims to put both the defeat to Australia and the disciplinary incident behind them, focusing on ending the tournament with a victory.

Source: timesofindia.indiatimes.com