Khushdil Shah fined by ICC, receives three demerit points: Details
What's the story
Pakistan all-rounder Khushdil Shah has been fined 50% of his match fee for a Level 2 breach of the ICC Code of Conduct.
The breach took place during the 1st T20I against New Zealand when Shah made inappropriate physical contact with bowler Zakary Foulkes.
The act was ruled reckless and negligent by umpires and Match Referee Jeff Crowe, adding three demerit points to his record.
Incident
Incident details and penalty acceptance
The breach happened in the eighth over of Pakistan's innings when Shah collided with bowler Zakary Foulkes.
The ICC Code of Conduct violation was categorized under Article 2.12, which deals with inappropriate physical contact with players or officials during an international match.
After the incident, Shah accepted the penalties imposed by umpires and Match Referee Crowe without contesting them in a formal hearing.
Record
Shah's disciplinary record and future implications
Along with the fine, three demerit points have been added to Shah's disciplinary record for this first offense in a 24-month period.
If he accumulates four or more demerit points in this period, they could be converted into suspension points.
Two suspension points would lead to a ban from either one Test match, two ODIs or two T20Is, whichever comes first for the player.
Match summary
Pakistan's performance in the match
In a disappointing display, Pakistan were bundled out for a mere 91 runs in Salman Ali Agha's debut as full-time T20I captain.
New Zealand pacers Jacob Duffy (4/14) and Kyle Jamieson (3/8) ran riot against Pakistan's new-look lineup.
Despite Shah being the top-scorer with 32 runs, only captain Agha (18) and Jahandad Khan (17) managed to get to double figures.
Match result
New Zealand win by nine wickets
New Zealand cruised to an easy win with Tim Seifert's quick-fire 44 off just 29 balls.
Although Abrar Ahmed sent Seifert back in the sixth over, New Zealand had already built a solid lead.
Finn Allen (29*) and Tim Robinson (18*) easily guided their side to a nine-wicket win with 59 balls to spare.
NZ lead the five-match T20I series 1-0.