Shafali Verma Reprimanded for Breaching ICC Code of Conduct
The ICC said the Level 1 breach brought an official reprimand and demerit points, with Verma accepting the charge to avoid a hearing.
- On Tuesday, the International Cricket Council issued an official reprimand to Indian batter Shafali Verma for breaching its Code of Conduct during Sunday's second T20I match against Zimbabwe in Raipur.
- The incident occurred in the 12th over of Zimbabwe's innings when Verma dropped Chipo Mugeri-Tiripano at mid-off off Sree Charani's bowling, then threw the ball into the ground in frustration.
- Verma admitted to breaching Article 2.2, which covers "abuse of cricket equipment," and accepted a sanction from Match Referee G.S. Lakshmi including one demerit point for her first offense in a 24-month period.
- India secured an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series against Zimbabwe following their nine-wicket victory in Raipur on Sunday, marking their 17th T20I win of 2026.
- Despite the disciplinary setback, Shafali remains in peak form, recently becoming the first batter to score a century in the T20 Asia Cup and surpassing 1,000 runs in a calendar year alongside skipper Smriti Mandhana.
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Shafali Verma penalised for ICC Code of Conduct breach in 2nd T20I against Zimbabwe
Shafali Verma was handed an official reprimand and one demerit point for breaching the ICC Code of Conduct during India's second T20I against Zimbabwe after throwing the ball to the ground in frustration.
Shafali Verma reprimanded for breaching ICC code of conduct during second T20I against Zimbabwe
Shafali Verma received an ICC reprimand and one demerit point for throwing the ball in frustration after dropping a catch during India’s second T20I against Zimbabwe. The opener scored 55 in the match as India took an unassailable 2-0 series lead.
Why has Shafali Verma been reprimanded by the ICC after India's win over Zimbabwe?
India vice-captain Shafali Verma has received an official reprimand for throwing the ball to the ground in frustration after dropping a catch during the second T20I against Zimbabwe. The incident took place during India's nine-wicket win in Raipur on Sunday. The 22-year-old was found guilty of breaching Level 1 of the ICC Code of Conduct.
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Indian women’s cricket team batter Shafali Verma has been handed an official reprimand for breaching Level 1 of the ICC Code of Conduct during the second T20I between India and Zimbabwe in Raipur on Sunday, according to the ICC website.
Indian vice-captain Shafali Verma has been officially reprimanded by the ICC for throwing the ball after dropping a catch during the second T20I against Zimbabwe. One demerit point has also been added to her record. Shafali admitted her mistake, and a formal hearing was not required.
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