India's women's cricket team batter Shafali Verma has received an official reprimand for breaching the International Cricket Council's Code of Conduct. The incident occurred during the second Women's T20I match against Zimbabwe in Raipur.
The sanction was imposed after Verma threw the ball to the ground in frustration following a dropped catch during the match on Sunday. This action was identified as a Level 1 breach of the ICC Code of Conduct.
Verma was found to have violated Article 2.2 of the ICC Code of Conduct for Players and Player Support Personnel. This article addresses the improper use of cricket equipment, clothing, ground equipment, or fixtures during an International Match.
The event took place in the 12th over of Zimbabwe’s innings. Verma dropped a catch from Chipo Mugeri-Tiripano at mid-off, off Sree Charani's bowling, and subsequently expressed her frustration by throwing the ball to the ground.
Verma admitted to the offence and accepted the penalty proposed by G.S. officials confirmed her acceptance of the sanction.
As a result, one demerit point has been added to Verma’s disciplinary record. This marks her initial offence within a 24-month period, according to the ICC.
