Zimbabwean batter Sean Williams has been found guilty of breaching Level 1 of the ICC Code of Conduct during the second ODI against Pakistan. The violation pertains to Article 2.8, which addresses “showing dissent at an umpire’s decision during an international match.”
The incident occurred in the 26th over of Zimbabwe’s innings when Williams, adjudged LBW to Pakistan’s Saim Ayub, expressed dissent by pointing to his bat in protest. Williams scored 31 runs in Zimbabwe’s total of 145 before the hosts lost the match as Pakistan chased down the target with all 10 wickets in hand, leveling the series 1-1.
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Williams received an official reprimand and one demerit point added to his disciplinary record, marking his first offence in a 24-month period. The charge was filed by on-field umpires Michael Gough and Forster Mutizwa, third umpire Iknow Chabi, and fourth umpire Langton Rusere.
Williams admitted to the offence and accepted the proposed sanction from match referee Andy Pycroft, avoiding the need for a formal hearing.
Under ICC regulations, Level 1 breaches carry penalties ranging from an official reprimand to a fine of up to 50% of the match fee, along with one or two demerit points.
The three-match series has been competitive, with Zimbabwe stunning Pakistan in the first ODI with an 80-run victory via the DLS method. However, Pakistan responded strongly in the second game, thanks to Saim Ayub’s brilliant century. Ayub helped chase down the target of 146 in just 18.2 overs without losing a wicket.
The series is now poised for an exciting decider as both teams aim for a series win in the final match.
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