Sri Lanka women’s cricket captain Chamari Athapaththu has been fined 10% of her match fee for breaching Level 1 of the ICC Code of Conduct during the Women’s Tri-series match against South Africa in Colombo on Friday.
Athapaththu was found guilty of violating Article 2.2, which relates to the abuse of cricket equipment or ground fixtures during an international match.
The incident took place in the 32nd over of South Africa’s innings, when, after conceding a boundary to Annerie Dercksen, Athapaththu removed her sunglasses and smashed them on the ground, shattering them.
As a result, one demerit point was added to her disciplinary record — her first offence within a 24-month period.
The Sri Lankan skipper accepted the sanction proposed by match referee Michelle Pereira, avoiding the need for a formal hearing.
The charge was laid by on-field umpires Anna Harris and Dedunu de Silva, with third umpire Lyndon Hannibal and fourth umpire Nimali Perera also involved in the decision.
Level 1 offences carry penalties ranging from an official reprimand to a fine of up to 50% of the match fee and the addition of one or two demerit points.
