The International Cricket Council (ICC) has fined Pakistan fast bowler Naseem Shah for violating the code of conduct during the International League T20 final.

 

The ICC penalised the 22-year-old, who represents Desert Vipers in the tournament, 10 percent of his match fee after he committed a Level 1 breach of the disciplinary code.

 

The incident occurred on Sunday at Dubai International Cricket Stadium during the season four final between Desert Vipers and MI Emirates.

 

Match officials found Naseem guilty of breaching Article 2.5 of the ICC Code of Conduct, which prohibits using provocative or insulting behaviour, language or gestures towards a batter following their dismissal.

 

The confrontation began when MI Emirates captain Kieron Pollard defended a delivery from Naseem, and the ball travelled straight back to the bowler. 

 

After collecting the ball, Naseem smiled at Pollard, prompting an aggressive response from the West Indian all-rounder. The exchange quickly escalated into a heated verbal altercation.

 

Both players moved closer to each other during the dispute, with Pollard visibly angry while Naseem responded in kind. Umpires and Desert Vipers teammates intervened immediately to defuse the situation, though both cricketers remained visibly displeased.

 

Despite the controversy, Desert Vipers claimed their first International League T20 title by defeating MI Emirates by 46 runs at the conclusion of the match.