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February 12, 2026
Image Credit: T20 World Cup NEW DELHI: Veteran Afghanistan all-rounder Mohammad Nabi has been fined 15 per cent of his match fee for disobeying the umpire’s instructions during his side’s defeat to South Africa.The incident took place at the start of Afghanistan’s 14th innings when Nabi got into a long argument with the officials over South African bowler Lungi Ngidi’s armband.

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“Nabi was found to have breached Article 2.4 of the ICC Code of Conduct for Players and Player Support Personnel, which relates to ‘disobeying the instructions of an umpire during an international match,'” the ICC statement read.Along with the fine, one demerit point was added to Nabi’s disciplinary record, marking his first offense in 24 months.“Nabi admitted the offense and accepted the sanction proposed by David Gilbert of the ICC’s International Panel of Referees, so a formal hearing was not required,” the statement added.The charges were laid by on-field umpires Jayaraman Madanagopal and Sharfuddoula Ibne Shahid along with third umpire Nitin Menon and fourth umpire KN Ananthapadmanabhan.South Africa defeated spirited Afghanistan in one of the biggest T20 contests to seal victory after two Super Overs on Wednesday.

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