Bangladesh pacer Tanzim Sakib has been fined 15% of his match fees by the International Cricket Council (ICC) during the team’s recent match against Nepal. The fine was imposed for breaching the ICC code of conduct during the ongoing T20 World Cup 2024, held in the United States of America and the West Indies.
Sakib was found in violating the Article 2.12 of the ICC Code of Conduct for Players and Player Support Personnel, which addresses ‘inappropriate physical contact with a Player, Player Support Personnel, Umpire, Match Referee or any other person (including a spectator) during an International Match.’ The charge was leveled by on-field umpires Ahsan Raza and Sam Nogajski, along with third and fourth umpires Jayaraman Madanagopal and Kumar Dharmasena.
The incident occurred during the third over of the second innings in the 37th match of the T20 World Cup 2024. Sakib engaged in an altercation with Nepal skipper Rohit Paudel and ultimately bowled a wicket-maiden over, dismissing Kushal Bhurtel and Anil Sah.
Following the match, Sakib accepted the offense and the accompanying fine, making a formal hearing unnecessary.
Tanzim Sakib’s Heroics Help Bangladesh Advance to Super 8s in T20 World Cup 2024
Tanzim Sakib‘s stellar performance against Nepal was crucial in securing Bangladesh’s spot in the knockout quarter-finals of the global tournament. The 21-year-old pacer delivered a remarkable four-over spell, including two maiden overs, and claimed four wickets while conceding only seven runs at an economy rate of 1.8.
Despite Bangladesh being dismissed for 106 runs in 19.3 overs during the first innings, the team’s bowlers successfully defended the modest target. Sakib led the charge, helping to dismiss Nepal for 85 runs in 19.2 overs, securing a 21-run victory for Bangladesh.
Sakib’s altercation with Nepal’s captain did not overshadow his performance, as he was named Player of the Match for his exceptional bowling. His efforts were instrumental in Bangladesh’s advancement in the T20 World Cup 2024.
