Dubai, October 6, 2025: The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Monday reprimanded Pakistan’s top-order batter Sidra Amin for breaching the Code of Conduct during the Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 clash against India.
According to the ICC, Sidra was found guilty of violating 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 on the penultimate delivery of the 40th over when Sidra was caught at square-leg by Indian captain Harmanpreet Kaur off the bowling of Sneh Rana. Frustrated after missing out on a big innings, the batter slammed her bat into the turf before walking back to the pavilion.
As a result, one demerit point has been added to Sidra’s disciplinary record. This marks her first offence within a 24-month period.
The 33-year-old accepted the charge and the sanction proposed by match referee Shandre Fritz, meaning no formal hearing was required. The charge was levelled by on-field umpires Lauren Agenbag and Nimali Perera, along with third umpire Kerrin Klaaste and fourth umpire Kim Cotton.
For reference, Level 1 offences under the ICC Code of Conduct may result in an official reprimand, a fine of up to 50% of the player’s match fee, and the addition of one or two demerit points.
Sidra Amin had earlier played a valiant knock, scoring a team-high 81 off 106 deliveries, including nine fours and a six, while anchoring Pakistan’s chase of a 248-run target. However, her dismissal triggered a collapse, and the side was bowled out for 159 in 43 overs, suffering an 88-run defeat against arch-rivals India in their second group-stage match at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo.
