Omarzai was found guilty of breaching Article 2.8 of the ICC Code of Conduct for Players and Player Support Personnel, which covers dissent towards an umpire’s decision during an international match. The incident took place during Afghanistan’s innings in the second ODI, which was reduced to 47 overs a side after rain caused a delay. Afghanistan all-rounder Azmatullah Omarzai has been reprimanded and handed one demerit point for showing dissent at an umpire’s decision during the second ODI against Ireland in Bready, the International Cricket Council (ICC) said on Tuesday.
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The one demerit point is Omarzai’s first disciplinary point in 24 months. A Level 1 breach can attract an official reprimand, a fine of up to 50 per cent of the player’s match fee, and one or two demerit points. Rashid continued his impressive form in the third ODI, taking three wickets before contributing an unbeaten 37 with the bat as Afghanistan chased down Ireland’s 206 with more than five overs remaining.
