The International Cricket Council (ICC) has fined Bangladesh players Nahida Akter and Sharmin Sultana for breaching the Level 1 code of conduct during the second ODI of the ICC Women’s Championship against Sri Lanka. Both players were penalized 10 percent of their match fees and received one demerit point each. Nahida was found guilty under Article 2.5 for using language or gestures that could provoke a batter after dismissal, while Sharmin violated Article 2.8 for showing dissent at an umpire’s decision.

The incidents occurred in the 16th and 17th overs of the match. Nahida gestured toward Sri Lankan captain Chamari Athapaththu after her dismissal, and Sharmin expressed dissatisfaction with an LBW decision before leaving the field slowly. The on-field umpires, along with the third and fourth umpires, reported the offenses. Both players admitted their misconduct and accepted the sanctions, avoiding a formal hearing.

Under ICC regulations, Level 1 offenses carry penalties ranging from an official reprimand to a fine of up to 50 percent of match fees and one or two demerit points.