ICC reprimands Sidra Amin for breaching code of conduct in World Cup clash against India

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has issued an official reprimand to Pakistan’s top-order batter Sidra Amin for breaching the organization’s Code of Conduct during the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 match against India.

In a statement released on Monday, the ICC confirmed that Sidra Amin was found guilty of violating Article 2.2 of its Code of Conduct, which pertains to the “abuse of cricket equipment or clothing, ground equipment, or fixtures and fittings during an International Match.”

The incident occurred during the penultimate delivery of the 40th over, when the right-handed batter was caught at square leg by Indian captain Harmanpreet Kaur off the bowling of Sneh Rana.

Frustrated at missing a crucial opportunity to contribute to Pakistan’s chase, Sidra slammed her bat into the turf before making her way back to the pavilion.

As a result, one demerit point has been added to the top-order batter’s disciplinary record. This was Sidra’s first offence in the 24-month period.

The 33-year-old accepted the offence and accepted the sanction proposed by ICC match referee Shandre Fritz, eliminating the need for a formal hearing.

The charge was levelled by on-field umpires Lauren Agenbag and Nimali Perera, alongside third umpire Kerrin Klaaste and fourth umpire Kim Cotton.

For the unversed, Level 1 breaches may result in penalties ranging from an official reprimand to a fine of 50 per cent of a player’s match fee and one or two demerit points.

For the unversed, Sidra Amin, who held Pakistan’s innings together in the 248-run target, remained their top-scorer with a gutsy 81 off 106 deliveries, laced with nine fours and a six.

Her dismissal eventually resulted in Pakistan getting bowled out for a meagre 159 in 43 overs and thus suffered a gruelling 88-run defeat in their second match of the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025.