During Bangladesh’s third T20I against Sri Lanka, cricketer Towhid Hridoy engaged in a heated on-field exchange, resulting in a breach of the ICC Code of Conduct. Following his dismissal in the fourth over, Hridoy turned back towards the field, prompting intervention from the on-field umpire.
As a consequence, Towhid Hridoy violation of Level 1 of the ICC Code of Conduct, specifically Article 2.20, which pertains to conduct contrary to the spirit of the game, has resulted in a 15% fine of his match fee. Furthermore, his disciplinary record has received an additional demerit point, marking his first offense within a two-year period.
Towhid Hridoy admitted to the offense and accepted the sanction proposed by match referee Andy Pycroft, eliminating the need for a formal hearing. On-field umpires Sharfuddoula Saikat and Tanvir Ahmed, along with third umpire Gazi Sohel and fourth umpire Masudur Rahman, brought forth the charges.
Level 1 breaches can result in an official reprimand, a maximum penalty of 50% of the player’s match fee, and one or two demerit points.
Sri Lanka emerged victorious in the match by 28 runs, clinching the three-match series 2-1.
During the trophy presentation, Sri Lankan players gestured towards their watches, mimicking the timed-out celebration from the 2023 ODI World Cup when Angelo Mathews was adjudged timed out. In response, Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto remarked that Sri Lanka should move on from the incident and focus on the present, expressing indifference towards their actions.
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