UAE all-rounder Basil Hameed has received one demerit point for breaching the ICC Code of Conduct during a recent match. The incident occurred on Sunday, October 24, during the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup League 2 game against the Netherlands at the ICC Academy Oval 1 in Dubai.

Hameed was found in violation of Article 2.3 of the ICC Code of Conduct, which prohibits the use of audible obscenities during international matches. The breach took place in the ninth over of the Netherlands’ innings when Hameed, frustrated after a dropped catch off his bowling, uttered an audible obscenity.

This marks Hameed's first offense within a 24-month period. He admitted to the offense and accepted the sanction proposed by Match Referee Phil Whitticase, eliminating the need for a formal hearing. On-field umpires Akbar Ali and Virender Sharma, along with reserve umpire Shiju Sam, filed the charge.

Under ICC regulations, Level 1 breaches can result in an official reprimand, a fine of up to 50% of the match fee, and one or two demerit points. Accumulating four or more demerit points within a 24-month span leads to suspension points and a potential ban from future matches. The UAE lost the match to the Netherlands, who successfully chased down their target of 244/8 with three wickets and 37 balls to spare. The UAE is scheduled to play Oman on Thursday and then face the Netherlands again on Saturday, both matches starting at 9:30 am local time.

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