Afghanistan’s cricket stars, Noor Ali Zadran and Mujeeb Ur Rahman, have found themselves under the scrutiny of the International Cricket Council (ICC) following breaches of the ICC Code of Conduct during recent Asia Cup matches. The violations reportedly involved inappropriate on-field behavior that did not align with the ICC’s standards for sportsmanship and respect. Both players have been officially reprimanded and are expected to appear before the ICC’s disciplinary panel, where further consequences could be levied based on the severity of the offenses.

The ICC identified the following key areas of concern regarding the players’ conduct:

  • Use of offensive language during a heated exchange on the field
  • Unsportsmanlike gestures directed towards opponents and match officials
  • Failure to maintain expected decorum in the post-match interviews