Ismat was found to violate Article 2.9 of the ICC Code of Conduct for Players and Player Support Personnel, which pertains to \u201cthrowing a ball at or near a player in an inappropriate and\/or dangerous manner during an international match.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
In addition, one demerit point has been recorded against Ismat\u2019s disciplinary record, as it was his first offence within a 24-month period.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The incident happened in the 90th over of Zimbabwe\u2019s first innings when Ismat fielded the ball during his follow-through and threw it dangerously close to batter Tafadzwa Tsiga.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Ismat acknowledged the offence and agreed to the sanction recommended by Richie Richardson of the Emirates ICC Elite Panel of Match Referees, so there was no need for a formal hearing.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
On-field umpires Adrian Holdstock and Nitin Menon, along with third umpire Forster Mutizwa and fourth umpire Percival Sizara, issued the charge.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Level 1 breaches result in a minimum penalty of an official reprimand, up to 50 per cent of a player\u2019s match fee, and one or two demerit points.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Afghanistan are currently in Zimbabwe for a one-off Test being played at the Harare Sports Club in Harare. After the visiting batters posted 127-10 in 32.3 of their first innings, the hosts notched 359-10 in 103 overs to take a 232-run lead.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Level 1 breaches result in a minimum penalty of an official reprimand, up to 50 per cent of a player\u2019s match fee, and one or two demerit points.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The visitors will look to get to a decent total in their ongoing second innings to avoid a loss.<\/p>\r\n\r\n