Pakistan batsman Gull Feroza has been officially reprimanded and awarded one demerit point after being found guilty of breaching the ICC Code of Conduct Level One during the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 Group A match against Australia on Tuesday.Feroza was found to have breached Article 2.2 of the ICC Code of Conduct for Players and Player Support Personnel, which relates to the misuse of cricket equipment or clothing, field equipment or fixtures and fittings during an international match.The incident happened in the second over of Pakistan’s innings when Feroza, visibly frustrated after being sent off, aggressively threw her bat and gloves in the direction of the team.Because it was her first offense in a 24-month period, one point was added to her disciplinary record. Feroza admitted the offense and accepted the sanction proposed by match referee Michell Pereira of the Emirates ICC International Panel of Match Referees, avoiding the need for a formal hearing.The charges were leveled by court judges Sue Redfern and Vrinda Rathi, third judge Jacquline Williams and fourth judge Shathira Jakir Jesy. Under ICC rules, Level 1 offenses carry a minimum penalty of official reprimand and can extend to fines of up to 50 percent of the player’s match fee, along with merit points.
The heavy defeat adds to Pakistan’s frustration
The lapse in discipline came during a tough game for Pakistan, who suffered a heavy 113-run defeat against Australia, leaving them without a win after four games in the tournament.Pakistan captain Fatima Sana has admitted her side’s worst performance in the competition and has urged her team to think hard ahead of their final group game against the Netherlands.“I think we just played our worst cricket in this game, and as a whole team we have to accept that. We have to go back, think and improve ourselves,” Sana said after the match.Despite the result, Sana highlighted some positives from the bowling unit, particularly the efforts of Nashr Sandhu and Sadio Iqbal, who claimed two wickets each as they briefly contained the Australian attack.“I think our bowling was really good, especially the way we started. Nashra and Sadia bowled really well… we just need more players to back them up,” she said.With Pakistan already eliminated from the competition, their final Group A game against the Netherlands now becomes an opportunity to restore pride and end a disappointing campaign on a positive note.
