Colin Munro and Mohammad Rizwan were convicted of breaking the PSL Code of Conduct for Players and Player Support Staff, specifically Article 2.13.
Colin Munro of Islamabad United and Mohammad Rizwan, the captain of Multan Sultans, were both fined 30% of their match costs for violating the HBL PSL Code of Conduct during their most recent PSL 10 match.
The PSL Code of Conduct for Players and Player Support Personnel, Article 2.13, was violated by the two cricket players, who were found guilty.
The term “personal abuse of a player, player support personnel, umpire or match referee during a match” is used in this article.
The incident happened during Islamabad United’s run chase in the tenth over. Following a delivery, Munro, who was at the crease, seemed to point to Iftikhar Ahmed, a bowler for Multan. A tense moment on the field resulted after Mohammad Rizwan’s intervention and subsequent verbal altercation with Munro.
Following both players’ admission of guilt and their uncontested acceptance of the suggested sanctions, match referee Ali Naqvi administered the penalties.
Ahsan Raza and Chris Brown, the on-field umpires, formally filed the accusations.
FAQs
Why were Colin Munro and Mohammad Rizwan fined in PSL 10?
Both players were fined 30% of their match fees for violating Article 2.13 of the PSL Code of Conduct, which pertains to personal abuse during a match.
What does Article 2.13 of the PSL Code of Conduct state?
Article 2.13 refers to the “personal abuse of a player, support staff, umpire, or match referee” during a match. This includes verbal altercations or inappropriate behavior on the field.
What triggered the incident between Munro and Rizwan?
The incident occurred in the 10th over of Islamabad United’s innings. After facing a delivery, Munro appeared to gesture toward Multan’s bowler Iftikhar Ahmed, prompting an on-field argument with Rizwan.
Who handled the disciplinary process?
The penalties were handed out by match referee Ali Naqvi, after Ahsan Raza and Chris Brown (the on-field umpires) officially reported the incident. Both players admitted guilt and accepted the punishment without contest.
Will this impact their availability for upcoming PSL matches?
No, since both Munro and Rizwan only received financial penalties, they remain eligible to play in their respective teams’ upcoming matches.
