Why was Shafali Verma reprimanded by ICC after India’s win over Zimbabwe?

Shafali Verma (BCCI photo) India vice-captain Shafali Verma was given an official reprimand for throwing the ball to the ground in frustration after dropping a catch during the second T20I against Zimbabwe.The incident occurred during India’s nine-wicket win in Raipur on Sunday. The 22-year-old was found guilty of breaching Level 1 of the ICC Code of Conduct.

What happened during the match?

The incident took place in Zimbabwe’s 12th innings. Shafali dropped a catch offered by Chipo Mugeri-Tiripano at mid off off the bowling of Shree Charani. Then she threw the ball to the ground in disappointment.The ICC found that Shafali had breached Article 2.2 of its Code of Conduct for Players and Player Support Personnel. The rule deals with “misuse of cricket equipment or clothing, ground equipment or fixtures and fittings during an international match,” an ICC media release said.

One demerit point was added to her record

Along with the official reprimand, one demerit point was added to Shafali’s disciplinary record. It was her first offense in 24 months.Shafali admitted the offense and accepted the sanction proposed by GS Lakshmi of the ICC’s International Panel of Referees. As a result, a formal hearing was not necessary.On-field umpires Vrinda Rathi and Gayathri Venugopalan, third umpire Anna Harris and fourth umpire Janani Narayanan leveled the onslaught.

What is the penalty for a level 1 violation?

Breach of the ICC Code of Conduct Level 1 carries a minimum penalty of an official warning. The maximum penalty is a fine of 50 percent of the player’s match fee plus one or two forfeit points.