Pakistan opener Sidra Amin has been formally reprimanded by the International Cricket Council (ICC) for breaching the Level 1 Code of Conduct during the Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 fixture against India in Colombo.
Amin, who played a brilliant knock of 81 runs, was found guilty of violating Article 2.2 of the ICC’s Code of Conduct — which relates to the “abuse of cricket equipment or clothing, ground equipment or fixtures and fittings during an international match.”
The incident occurred in the 40th over of Pakistan’s innings when, after being dismissed, the right-hander vented her frustration by striking her bat on the pitch.
Since this was Amin’s first offence within 24 months, the ICC imposed a formal reprimand and one demerit point. Under ICC regulations, Level 1 offences can attract penalties ranging from an official reprimand to a fine of up to 50 percent of the match fee, along with one or two demerit points.
The charge was laid by on-field umpires Lauren Agenbag and Nimali Perera, with support from the third and fourth officials. Amin admitted her mistake and accepted the sanction, which meant that no formal hearing was necessary.
The Pakistan star will now shift her focus to the team’s next World Cup match against Australia on October 8, where she’ll be looking to continue her strong form with the bat.
