Bangladesh’s Sakib Al Hasan Punished for Inappropriate Contact with Nepal Captain During T20 World Cup

Bangladesh all-rounder Sakib Al Hasan has been handed a one-match suspension and fined for “inappropriate physical contact” with Nepal captain Rohit Paudel during a T20 World Cup match on October 30th, 2023.

The incident occurred in the 17th over of Nepal’s innings when Sakib, visibly frustrated, made physical contact with Paudel during a heated exchange. The ICC match referee, Andy Pycroft, found Sakib guilty of breaching Level 1 of the ICC Code of Conduct.

The ICC statement read:

“Sakib Al Hasan pleaded guilty to breaching Article 2.1.7 of the ICC Code of Conduct for Players and Player Support Personnel, which relates to “using language or actions that are obscene, offensive or insulting to another person, and/or that is likely to bring the game into disrepute”. The incident happened in the 17th over of Nepal’s innings when Sakib made physical contact with Rohit Paudel.”

Sakib was subsequently fined 50% of his match fee, and he will miss Bangladesh’s crucial match against the Netherlands on November 1st.

The incident sparked controversy, with many fans and commentators criticizing Sakib’s behavior. The incident was widely reported across various media platforms, with many outlets highlighting the incident’s impact on the game and the importance of upholding sportsmanship in cricket.

Bangladesh fans and supporters are hoping for Sakib to learn from this experience and focus on displaying positive sportsmanship on the field.

This incident serves as a reminder of the importance of sportsmanship and fair play in cricket. The ICC’s actions in punishing Sakib highlight their commitment to upholding these values.

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