Desperation to avoid defeat led Pakistani all-rounder Shahid Afridi to use unfair means on Sunday, in the final ODI against Australia. Afridi, who was leading the side due to absence of unfit Mohammad Yousuf, was caught on camera chewing on one side of the ball while walking to the run up with bowler Mohammad Asif.
Shahid Afridi is caught on camera biting the ball. He was banned for two Twenty20 international matches.
"Shahid was charged with an article 2.2.9 offence of the ICC Code of Conduct which relates to 'changing the condition of the ball in breach of Law 42.3 of the Laws of Cricket'. He has received two suspension points after breaching the Code. Two suspension points in the code means a ban of a Test, two ODIs or two T20Is," ICC said in a statement.
This will not be tolerated!
ICC Elite Panel Match Referee Ranjan Madugalle said, "I imposed maximum penalty under the code and reminded Shahid of his responsibilities as a national captain which is to ensure the match is played according to laws of the game and in the spirit it is intended to be played. Shahid, when pleading guilty, apologised and regretted his actions."
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