ICC Punishes Two Pakistan Bowlers After Trinidad Test

 In addition to the fine, he was also given one demerit point on his disciplinary record. Mohammad Abbas receives official reprimand. Pakistan pacer Mohammad Abbas also received disciplinary action when an upbeat rejoinder followed the dismissal of Jomel Warrican. The judge did not impose a fine against Abbas, as he received an official reprimand with one demerit point on the ICC record. The wicket was significant, because it rounded out Abbas’ five-wicket haul and capped the West Indies innings. Pakistan needed 211 runs in order to win but failed to chase that goal. The ICC decided Players Accepted Both Shahzad and Abbas, as per an official ICC statement, admitted their mistakes and accepted punishments. Because they accepted the sanctions proposed by the ICC Match Referee Jeff Crowe, no formal hearing was necessary during the match.

West Indies Seal Easy Victory. For much of the four days, the West Indies carried the day. Defending a target of 211 runs, the Caribbean bowlers ended up pushing Pakistan out for a mere 120 runs successfully to an overwhelming 90-run victory. Jayden Seales was the star player with his brilliant five-wicket haul, making it difficult for Pakistan's batting lineup. It was Pakistan captain Babar Azam who only displayed resistance, staying undefeated on 58 runs. The remainder of the batting order failed to nurture partnerships, and battled the disciplined West Indies attack. Babar Azam Blames Shan Masood’s Injury. Pakistan captain Babar Azam claimed the team missed opener Shan Masood, who broke a finger while playing the match. As per Babar, the absence of Masood has hindered Pakistan’s batting in the final innings. He also conceded that Pakistan had never been able to survive the brutal opening spell and could not secure the partnerships necessary to pursue the target.

 Babar commended the West Indies bowlers for harnessing the conditions well and indicated the team will re-examine its footsteps before the next Test. Series Comeback Aims for Pakistan The next, as the series is now at 1-0, requires Pakistan to beat the second and final Test order to prevent losing a series match. Pakistan will hope to recover to a solid performance at Port of Spain on August 2. As far as Khurram Shahzad and Mohammad Abbas on the field, they also will seek to avoid any more disciplinary proceedings. Conclusion. Another disappointment Pakistan's ruling followed its defeat in Trinidad; the ICC punished Khurram Shahzad and Mohammad Abbas for violating the spirit of the game. And while Shahzad was fined and Abbas issued an official reprimand, both players accepted the penalties without dispute. With Pakistan in the last two-Test mode, the team will definitely need to have more control over their batting as well as better discipline in the field to ensure cricket remains a focus area. Inter cricket Council punishes Pakistan bowlers. It was during the first Test in Trinidad that two fast bowlers from Pakistan got fined by the International Cricket Council (ICC), after making their way to the West Indies to be punished for inappropriate celebrations, making Pakistan's disappointing trip there even tougher.

While celebrating wickets in an unsporting manner, Mohammad Abbas or Khurram Shahzad are also found guilty of violating the ICC Code of Conduct. The penalties followed Pakistan’s 90-run loss to the West Indies at the expense of hosting countries, which handed them a 1-0 lead in the two-match Test series. Consequence of Khurram Shahzad Fined by ICC. Khurram Shahzad was fined a maximum of 15% of his match fee after he celebrated too closely with West Indies batter Shai Hope after he was dismissed in the second innings. The ICC held that Shahzad’s celebration was an affront to the spirit of the game. He received a demerit point on his disciplinary record in addition to the fine. A formal reprimand of Mohammad Abbas The former Pakistan pacer Mohammad Abbas was also reprimanded after his enthusiasm-filled celebration around the dismissal of Jomel Warrican. Though Abbas was not fined, the ICC issued him an official reprimand and one demerit point to his record. For instance, the wicket was crucial, with the win completing Abbas' five-wicket haul and placing an end on the West Indies innings. Pakistan needed 211 runs to win but failed to chase down the target. Players Accepted ICC Decision.

Both Shahzad and Abbas accepted the punishment and admitted their mistakes, an official ICC statement said. They did not need a formal disciplinary hearing as they accepted the sanctions introduced by ICC Match Referee Jeff Crowe. West Indies Seal Comfy Victory. Most of the four days were dominated by West Indies. Protecting a score of 211 runs, the Caribbean bowlers bundled Pakistan after only 120 runs alone for a winning 90-run contest. Jayden Seales, an ultra-fast bowler, won a brilliant five-wicket haul, hard for Pakistan’s batting line up to swallow. Of them, only Pakistan captain Babar Azam had resistance; on 58 runs he went undefeated. The rest of the batting lineup did not make any deals and struggled against the disciplined attack from the West Indies. Babar Azam Blames Shan Masood's Injury. Pakistan captain Babar Azam said the team missed opener Shan Masood and suffered from a finger fracture during the match after the defeat. Masood’s absence had left Pakistan no more batting in the last innings, says Babar. He also conceded that Pakistan wasn’t able to make it through the difficult opening spell and lacked the alliances required to pursue the target. Babar praised the West Indies bowlers for handling conditions well and suggested the team would review its mistakes before the next Test. Pakistan Aim for Series Comeback.

Pakistan need to win the second and final Test and have a series-defeating result to overcome their losses as series is now at 1-0. Pakistan’s final match will start on August 2 at Port of Spain, hope a stronger showing from Pakistan. Both Khurram Shahzad and Mohammad Abbas, meanwhile, are eager to stay out of trouble further as they get back to the pitch. Conclusion. Pakistan’s loss in Trinidad was followed by the ICC ruling that Khurram Shahzad and Mohammad Abbas had violated the spirit of the game. Though Shahzad was fined and Abbas was issued an official reprimand, both players accepted the sanctions without protest. Pakistan in anticipation of the second Test will not only need to better hit but also work on self-discipline in the field so the emphasis remains on cricket.