DUBAI: Fast bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi was among three Pakistan cricketers fined for breaching the ICC code of conduct during the record run chase against South Africa in Karachi.
Afridi was fined 25 percent of his match fee by the ICC for deliberately obstructing batter Matthew Breetzke when he ran a single in the 28th over, resulting in physical contact and a heated exchange between them in the tri-nations match on Wednesday.
Saud Shakeel and substitute fielder Kamran Ghulam were fined 10 percent of their match fees after they celebrated too closely to South Africa captain Temba Bavuma after he was run out in the 29th over.
In addition, all three players received one demerit point each on their disciplinary records, and accepted the sanctions, the ICC said.
Pakistan recorded its highest ever successful one-day international run chase of 355-4 and will play New Zealand on Friday in the final, a warmup for the Champions Trophy.
Afridi among 3 Pakistan players fined for conduct breaches in win over South Africa
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Afridi among 3 Pakistan players fined for conduct breaches in win over South Africa
- Afridi was fined 25 percent of his match fee by the ICC for deliberately obstructing batter Matthew Breetzke when he ran a single in the 28th over
- Saud Shakeel and substitute fielder Kamran Ghulam were fined 10 percent of their match fees after they celebrated too closely to South Africa captain
Saudi boxing’s inaugural ‘Kingdom’s Belt’ Championship crowns winners in Riyadh
- Record participation of 246 fighters highlights growing momentum of boxing across the Kingdom
RIYADH: The Saudi Arabian Boxing Federation staged its inaugural “Kingdom’s Belt” Championship in Riyadh this week, with champions crowned on Saturday after four days of competition.
Held at the Mike Tyson Club in Boulevard City, the tournament featured 246 male and female fighters representing 46 clubs from across the Kingdom — the largest turnout for a domestic boxing championship organized by the federation.
Athletes qualified through regional tournaments, setting up national-level competition across multiple weight divisions in both men’s and women’s categories.
The championship formed part of the federation’s official calendar and was run under technical and administrative supervision, with bouts conducted in line with approved regulations and officiating standards.
Fighters progressed through preliminary rounds and semifinals before Saturday’s finals, where winners received the Kingdom’s belts during the closing ceremony.
The event showcased competitive matchups across divisions and highlighted the continued growth of organized boxing in Saudi Arabia.
Federation officials said the tournament represents an important addition to the domestic calendar, offering athletes a structured pathway to compete nationally while supporting efforts to develop the sport across the Kingdom.
