ICC Punishes Tanzim Hasan Sakib for Breach of Conduct

In their final group match of the ICC T20 World Cup 2024, Bangladesh defeated Nepal by 21 runs. Tanzim Hasan Sakib, who bowled 21 dot balls, was named Player of the Match.

However, the Bangladesh pacer has been fined due to an incident in the same match. Sakib violated the ICC Code of Conduct, resulting in a fine of 15% of his match fee and the addition of 1 demerit point to his disciplinary record. This is Sakib’s first offense within a 24-month period.

The incident occurred in the 3rd over of Nepal's innings when Tanzim Hasan Sakib, who was bowling excellently, had a confrontation with Nepal’s captain Rohit Paudel. After delivering a ball, Sakib approached Rohit aggressively and made inappropriate physical contact.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Tanzim Hasan Sakib was found to have breached Article 2.12 of the ICC Code of Conduct, which states, "There must be no inappropriate and deliberate physical contact between players or any other person (including spectators) during the course of an international match."

The charge against Tanzim Hasan Sakib was brought by on-field umpires Ahsan Raza and Sam Nogajski, third umpire Jayaraman Madanagopal, and fourth umpire Kumar Dharmasena. The penalty was imposed by ICC Elite Panel match referee Richie Richardson.

Tanzim Hasan Sakib accepted the charge and agreed to the sanction, so no formal hearing was necessary.

Sanctions for Level 1 Breaches:

Minimum Penalty: Official reprimand.
Maximum Penalty: Fine of up to 50% of the match fee and one or two demerit points.