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Pakistan batter Gull Feroza has been issued an official reprimand and handed one demerit point after being found guilty of a Level 1 breach of the ICC Code of Conduct during the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 Group A match against Australia on Tuesday.Feroza was found to have violated Article 2.2 of the ICC Code of Conduct for Players and Player Support Personnel, 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 second over of Pakistan’s innings when Feroza, visibly frustrated after her dismissal, threw her bat and gloves in the direction of the team dugout in an aggressive manner.As it was her first offence within a 24-month period, one demerit point was added to her disciplinary record. Feroza admitted the offence and accepted the sanction proposed by match referee Michell Pereira of the Emirates ICC International Panel of Match Referees, avoiding the need for a formal hearing.The charge was levelled by on-field umpires Sue Redfern and Vrinda Rathi, third umpire Jacquline Williams and fourth umpire Shathira Jakir Jesy. Under ICC rules, Level 1 breaches carry a minimum penalty of an official reprimand and can extend to fines of up to 50 per cent of a player’s match fee along with demerit points.
Heavy defeat adds to Pakistan’s frustration
The disciplinary setback came during a difficult outing for Pakistan, who suffered a heavy 113-run defeat to Australia, leaving them winless after four matches in the tournament.Pakistan captain Fatima Sana admitted her side produced their poorest performance of the competition and urged her team to reflect honestly ahead of their final group game against the Netherlands.“I think we just played our worst cricket in this game, and as a whole team we need to accept that. We need to go back, reflect, and improve ourselves,” Sana said after the match.Despite the result, Sana highlighted some positives from the bowling unit, particularly the efforts of Nashra Sandhu and Sadia Iqbal, who picked up two wickets each while briefly containing Australia’s batting charge.“I think our bowling was very good, especially the way we started. Nashra and Sadia bowled really well… we just need more players to support them,” she said.With Pakistan already eliminated from contention, their final Group A fixture against the Netherlands now becomes an opportunity to restore pride and end a disappointing campaign on a positive note.
