Asia Cup 2022: ICC’s action on Asif Ali ‘s ban demand, fined Farid Ahmed along with Asif
Asia Cup 2022, Asif Ali Ban: Pakistan’s Asif Ali and Afghanistan bowler Farid Ahmed have been fined 25 per cent of their match fees for clashing on the field during an Asia Cup Super Four stage match. Both were found guilty of a Level 1 offense of the ICC Code of Conduct.
Asif Ali Ban: Ali violated Section 2.6 of the ICC Code of Conduct :-
According to the ICC statement, Ali violated Section 2.6 of the ICC Code of Conduct which deals with obscene, offensive or derogatory gestures during an international match. At the same time, Afghanistan’s fast bowler Fareed Ahmed was given Section 2. 1. 12, which relates to improper physical contact with a player, support staff, umpire, match referee or any person.
Asia Cup 2022: Asif Ali lifted his bat to hit the Afghan bowler after being dismissed :-
In the match played in Sharjah on Wednesday, Pakistan batsman Asif Ali lifted his bat to hit Afghanistan pacer Farid Ahmed after dismissed. After taking Asif’s wicket, Farid was celebrating by coming close to him. The clash between these players also affected the fans of both the teams.
Even off the field, the fans of both the countries could not control their emotions. In a video going viral on social media, fans can seen lifting seats and throwing them at each other. After such a violent clash, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has said that the board will complain to the International Cricket Council (ICC).
Statement of PCB Chief Rameez Raja on this matter :-
Pakistan Cricket Board Chief Rameez Raja said, “Look, nuisance should not happen in cricket and it spoils the atmosphere. We will write a letter to the ICC against it and raise our voice, we will do whatever is in our bus, because the visuals were there. It was very bad and this is not the first time. Victory is defeat in the field. It was a very good fight. Should have controlled myself a bit emotionally.”
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ACB’s statement on this dispute :-
After this controversy, the Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) also issued a statement. He said, “The Afghanistan team has always represented Afghan values with their best performances.
Cricket’s actually known as the ‘Gentleman’s Game’. We hope that others will also respect the passion and dedication towards the sport and try to maintain the love and harmony between the two countries. ,