ICC has fined Team India 10 percent of the match fee for maintaining slow over rate in the second ODI played in India vs South Africa in Raipur. ICC gave this information just a day before the start of the 5-match T20 series. The International Cricket Council said in its statement that India was charged under Article 2.22 of the ICC Code of Conduct for Players and Player Support Personnel, which deals with minimum over-rate offences.

The ICC said that Emirates ICC Elite Panel match referee Richie Richardson gave this punishment when KL Rahul’s team was still two overs behind after taking into account the time allowance.

KL Rahul admitted his mistake

If punishment is given, players are fined five percent of their match fee for every over that their team is unable to bowl in the stipulated time. As the stand-in captain, KL Rahul accepted the charge and accepted the punishment, so no formal hearing was required.

India fined for breach of ICC Code of Conduct against South Africa https://t.co/CZO3nv5rcR

— ICC (@ICC) December 8, 2025

Team India had lost in Raipur

India has won the 3-match ODI series 2-1, although the visiting team had won the match for which Team India was punished. In the second ODI played in Raipur, Virat Kohli (102) and Rituraj Gaikwad (105) had scored centuries, with the help of which Team India, batting first, scored a huge score of 358 runs.

However, dew played an important role in the stadium, due to which batting became easier in the second innings. While chasing the target, Aiden Markram played a brilliant inning of 110 runs. By winning this match, the visiting team had leveled the series, however, in the decisive ODI, India won the series by defeating South Africa by 9 wickets.

India vs South Africa 1st T20 on Tuesday

After Test and ODI, now ODI series will be played between India and South Africa. The first ODI of the 5-match series is on Tuesday, December 9 at Barabati Stadium, Cuttack. The match will start at 7 pm. Live telecast will be on Star Sports Network and live streaming will be on JioHotstar app and website.

Pakistan batsman Fakhar Zaman has recently been fined 10 percent of his match fee for violating ICC Code of Conduct Level-1 during the final match of the tri-series against Sri Lanka. In that title match held on Saturday, 29 November, Pakistan defeated Sri Lanka by 6 wickets. Fakhar was out after scoring 3 runs in that match.

The ICC said in its statement that Zaman was found to have violated Article 2.8 of the ICC Code of Conduct for Players and Player Support Personnel, which relates to “showing disagreement with an umpire’s decision during an international match”. One demerit point has been added to Zaman’s disciplinary record, which was his first offense in the last 24 months.

This happened in the 18th over of the Pakistani innings, he was unhappy with his wicket and the decision, after which he had a long argument with the on-field umpire.

Fakhar Zaman admitted his mistake

This punishment was proposed by Ryan King of the Emirates ICC International Panel of Match Referees. This allegation was made by on-field umpires Ahsan Raza, Asif Yaqoob, third umpire Rashid Riaz and fourth umpire Faisal Afridi. Zaman admitted his crime and accepted the punishment, so there was no need for a formal hearing.

Mohammad Nawaz was the hero of the final

In that final played in Rawalpindi, Sri Lanka, batting first, was bundled out for 114 runs, while opener batsman Kamil Mishara played a good inning of 59 runs. For Pakistan, Shaheen Shah Afridi and Mohammad Nawaz took 3 wickets each, Nawaz gave only 17 runs in 4 overs.

Chasing a small target, Sahibzada Farhan (23) and Sam Ayub (36) made a partnership of 46 runs for the first wicket. Babar Azam had scored an unbeaten 37 runs, Fakhar Zaman was out after scoring 3 runs on the first ball of the 18th over, although Pakistan needed only 11 runs to win.

India vs South Africa 2nd ODI is being played in Raipur. Team India is ahead 1-0 in the 3-match series. In Ranchi, India defeated the visiting team by 17 runs, in which Harshit Rana bowled brilliantly. He took 2 big wickets (Ryan Rickelton and Quinton de Kock) in his first and second overs of the match, however the ICC has reprimanded him for an incident and also added 1 demerit point.

The ICC said in its statement that Harshit was found guilty of breaching Article 2.5 of the ICC Code of Conduct for Players and Player Support Staff, which relates to “using language, actions or gestures that insult a batsman when he is out during an international match, or which is likely to anger the batsman.”

This is Harshit Rana’s first mistake in the last 24 months. The Indian fast bowler admitted his mistake and also accepted the punishment given by Richie Richardson of the Emirates ICC Elite Panel of Match Referees.

What was Harshit Rana punished for?

In the India vs South Africa 1st ODI played in Ranchi, Harshit Rana took the wicket of Dewald Brevis as his third wicket, who had hit a ‘no look’ six in his previous over. When Harshit dismissed Dewald Brevis in the 22nd over, he became very excited and pointed towards the pavilion with his finger. A video of his had also gone viral, in which it seemed as if he had also abused.

The ICC said in its statement that it was considered that this could have given the batsman an opportunity to give an aggressive reaction. One demerit point was added to the disciplinary record of Harshit Rana.

Second ODI is being played in Raipur

Today, India vs South Africa 2nd ODI is being played at Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium in Raipur. Here also KL Rahul lost the toss. This is the 20th consecutive time that India has lost the toss in ODI. Team India has not made any changes in its playing 11.

Cricket may be called a ‘gentleman’s game’, but the pressure of the field often affects the language of the players. It has happened many times that a bad over, the frustration of being out or the banter of the opposition team leads the player to utter such words which are covered with beeps on TV. The audience thinks that this is just a heat of the moment, but in the eyes of the International Cricket Council i.e. ICC, this matter is very serious. In particular, the use of abusive or derogatory language is a direct violation of the code of conduct.

What are the rules of ICC

ICC rules divide the scope of punishment for players into four different levels. Most of the language related matters fall in Level 1 and Level 2. In Level 1, the player may receive a reprimand or a light monetary penalty, but in Level 2, the matter becomes a little more serious. This category usually includes abusive language, provoking the opponent by abusing, abusing the umpire’s decision or making any indecent comment.

What punishment can I get?

First of all, let’s talk about the possible punishment for using indecent language or abuses. For offenses falling under Level 1, up to 50% of the player’s match fee can be deducted, along with the addition of 1 demerit point. This demerit point remains active in the player’s profile for the next two years and plays a role in determining further punishment in case of repeat offence. This punishment may seem minor, but two-three incidents together take the player closer to a ban.

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If it is a case of provocation, deliberately creating a controversy by using abusive language or using abusive language while targeting a player, then it falls in Level 2. The punishment in this category is a bit harsh. During this period, a fine of up to 100% of the match fee, as well as 1 to 4 demerit points can be added. The direct effect of these points is that as soon as the player collects 4 demerit points, he has to face a ban for one Test, two ODIs or two T20 matches.

If the sound is captured in the umpire’s microphone..

The special thing is that punishment affects not only the player but also the atmosphere of the match. ICC continuously emphasizes that maintaining the standard of language is extremely important for the dignity of the game. This is where the role of the match referee is most important, because he decides under which level an incident is to be kept. If any indecent word on the field is captured in the camera or umpire’s microphone, then it becomes easier for the referee to take a decision.

Which players paid the fine

Microphone and camera technology has advanced significantly in recent years, and many times players do not even know that their voice has been captured, but are shocked when they receive a post-match notice. Many big players, be it Virat Kohli, Ben Stokes or David Warner, have at one time or the other faced fines due to language. Although the ICC also believes that in the stressful environment of the game, it is common for a player to utter an unintentional word occasionally, but action is taken only after looking at the intention and the situation.

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Mohammad Siraj has been fined 15 percent of the match fee for violation of the ICC Code of Conduct during the India vs England third Test being played at Lord’s Cricket Ground. This punishment was given to Siraj for celebrations on the fourth day of Ben Docket, for which you can watch the video here.

The ICC stated in its statement that, “Siraj has been convicted of violating Section 2.5 of the ICC Code of Conduct for players and player colleague staff, who belongs to” the batsman dismissed during an international match, insulting his language, behavior or gesture or inciting an aggressive reaction “.

What was Mohammad Siraj punished

After taking the wicket, Siraj went to the batsman in his follow-three and celebrated and when the batsman Ben Docket started going back to the long room of Lord’s, he contacted him. Siraj’s shoulder collided with the docket of the docket.

India’s Ace Pacer Has Been Penalised for Breaching The ICC Code of Conduct on Day 4 at Lord’s.#WTC27 , #ENGVINDhttps://t.co/5glw5q6hhf

– ICC (@ICC) July 14, 2025

Mohammad Siraj after dismissing Ben Docket

DSP Siraj Fire Celebration after dismissed Ben Ducket. !!

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– Manu. (@Immanu_18) July 13, 2025