Pakistan batsman Gull Feroza was officially reprimanded and docked one point for violating Level 1 of the ICC Code of Conduct during the 2026 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 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 apparel, ground equipment or fixtures and fittings during international matches.The incident occurred during Pakistan’s second innings when Feroza, visibly frustrated after being dismissed, threw her bat and gloves in the direction of the team dugout in an aggressive manner.As this was her first offense in 24 months, one point was deducted from her disciplinary record. Firoza admitted his guilt and accepted the penalty proposed by match referee Michel Pereira of the UAE ICC International Match Referees Panel, avoiding the need for a formal hearing.The charge was brought by on-field umpires Sue Redfern and Vrinda Rathi, third umpire Jacqueline Williams and fourth umpire Shathira Jakir Jesy. According to ICC rules, the minimum penalty for a Level 1 offense is an official reprimand, which can range up to a fine of 50% of the player’s match fee and deduction of points.
Brutal defeat deepens Pakistan’s frustrations
The disciplinary setback came in a tough match for Pakistan, who were thrashed by Australia for 113 runs and are without a win after four games in the tournament.Pakistan captain Fatima Sana admitted her team’s worst performance of the tournament and urged her side to reflect honestly before their final group game against the Netherlands.“I think we played our worst cricket in this game and as a group we need to accept that. We need to go back, reflect and improve ourselves,” Sana said after the match.Despite the result, Sana highlighted some positives from the bowling unit, particularly the efforts of Nashla Sandhu and Sadiya Iqbal, who took two wickets each while briefly restricting the Australian batsmen.“I thought our bowling was very good, especially the way we started. Nashla and Sadia bowled very well… we just need more players to support them,” she said.With Pakistan already eliminated, their final Group A match against the Netherlands now becomes an opportunity to restore pride and end a disappointing season on a positive note.
