The ICC has fined Shaheen Afridi, Saud Shakeel, and Kamran Ghulam for breaching conduct rules during a match against South Africa. Afridi was penalized for a physical altercation, while Shakeel and Ghulam faced fines for aggressive celebrations. Each player received a demerit point and accepted the sanctions.

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has imposed penalties on Shaheen Afridi, Saud Shakeel, and Kamran Ghulam following their inappropriate conduct during the ODI tri-series match against South Africa. The sanctions were announced shortly after Pakistan achieved their highest-ever ODI chase, successfully pursuing a target of 353 runs in 49 overs, ensuring their spot in the final.

Shaheen Afridi received a 25 percent fine of his match fee due to a physical altercation with South African player Matthew Breetzke. The incident occurred in the 28th over when Afridi obstructed Breetzke during his run, leading to an intense confrontation that required separation by teammates.

Furthermore, both Saud Shakeel and Kamran Ghulam were fined 10 percent of their match fees for excessively celebrating the run-out of South African captain Temba Bavuma. Their celebration, which included aggressive gestures, violated the conduct codes of cricketers and warranted disciplinary action.

In addition to the financial penalties, all three players have received one demerit point each for their respective infractions. Notably, the players accepted the sanctions imposed by the ICC without contesting the decisions, acknowledging the breach of conduct regulations.

In summary, the ICC has taken disciplinary action against Shaheen Afridi, Saud Shakeel, and Kamran Ghulam for inappropriate behavior during a match against South Africa. Afridi’s physical confrontation and the overzealous celebrations by Shakeel and Ghulam resulted in fines and demerit points, reflecting the governing body’s commitment to maintaining sportsmanship in cricket. All three players accepted the imposed penalties.

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