Babar Azam Fined for Code of Conduct Breach During ODI Against Sri Lanka

Pakistani cricket star Babar Azam has been fined 10% of his match fee for violating the ICC's code of conduct during the third ODI against Sri Lanka. The incident occurred when he struck the stumps with his bat after being dismissed. This marks his first offense in 24 months, and he accepted the penalty without contesting it. Babar's performance in the series has been notable, as he recently ended a century drought with his 20th ODI century. Read on for more details about the incident and its implications.

By Narendra Chaudhary Nov 18, 2025, 16:58 IST

Babar Azam Penalized for Conduct Violation

The ICC has imposed a fine on Pakistani cricket star Babar Azam for breaching the code of conduct during the third ODI against Sri Lanka in Rawalpindi. He has been fined 10% of his match fee for violating Article 2.2 of the ICC Code of Conduct, which pertains to the misuse of cricket equipment, clothing, or field gear during international matches. Additionally, a demerit point has been added to his disciplinary record, marking his first offense in the past 24 months.

Incident Details

It is widely known that Babar Azam was fined for hitting the stumps with his bat after being dismissed during the third ODI. This incident occurred in the 21st over of Pakistan's batting innings while chasing a modest target of 212 runs. Babar was dismissed for 34 runs by Jeffrey Vanderse, and he expressed his displeasure by striking the stumps with his bat before leaving the crease, leading to the ICC's ruling of a code violation.

Official Statements

In their statement, the ICC noted that on-field umpires Alex Wharf and Rashid Riaz, along with third umpire Sharafuddaula Ibn Shahid and fourth umpire Faisal Afridi, were responsible for the charges. Ali Naqvi from the Emirates ICC International Panel of Match Referees proposed the sanction. Babar Azam accepted the offense and the penalty, eliminating the need for a formal hearing.

Babar's Performance in the Series

This series has been memorable for Babar Azam, as he ended his century drought in international cricket with a remarkable hundred in just 83 innings. He scored his 20th ODI century in the second match, helping Pakistan secure the series while chasing a target of 289 runs.