The West Indies women’s all-rounder Aaliyah Alleyne and opening batter Qiana Joseph were fined for breaching Level One of the ICC Code of Conduct during the second Women’s One-Day International (ODI) against South Africa at the 3Ws Oval in Barbados over the weekend.
The duo were both found guilty of violating Article 2.8 of the ICC Code of Conduct for Players and Player Support Personnel, which pertains to “showing dissent at an umpire’s decision during an international match.”
Alleyne, who was fined 10 per cent of her match fee and handed one demerit point, displayed her frustration by gesturing with open arms and hesitating to leave the field after being adjudged out by the on-field umpires.
Joseph, on the other hand, committed the same offence in what was described as a more forceful manner. She was fined 50 per cent of her match fee and received two demerit points on her disciplinary record.
Both players admitted to their respective offences and accepted the sanctions imposed by match referee Akhtar Ahmad of the Emirates ICC International Panel, avoiding the need for a formal hearing.
The charges were brought by on-field umpires Jacqueline Williams and Nimali Perera, third umpire Candace la Borde, and fourth umpire Maria Abbott.
Level One breaches carry penalties ranging from an official reprimand to a maximum fine of 50 per cent of a player’s match fee, along with the imposition of one or two demerit points.
According to ICC regulations, if a player accumulates four or more demerit points within a 24-month period, they are converted into suspension points, leading to a ban.
Two suspension points translate to a ban from one Test match or two ODIs or T20Is, depending on the format scheduled next for the player.
Demerit points remain on a player’s record for 24 months before being expunged.
