Afghanistan's head coach, Jonathan Trott, and all-rounder, Azmatullah Omarzai, have been handed fines of 15 per cent of their respective match fees for breaching Level 1 of the ICC Code of Conduct during the second T20I against Bangladesh at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium.
The incident involving Trott occurred during a rain disruption in the second T20I when on-field umpires were conducting an inspection. Trott displayed obvious displeasure towards the umpires' decision to further delay the game instead of resuming play.
Trott's actions were deemed to have breached 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."
On the other hand, the incident involving Azmatullah Omarzai occurred in the 15th over of Afghanistan's innings. After dismissing Bangladesh batter Towhid Hridoy, Omarzai moved towards the outgoing batter and displayed an inappropriate "send-off" in close proximity.
Omarzai's actions were found to be in violation of Article 2.5 of the ICC Code of Conduct for Players and Player Support Personnel, which covers "using language, actions, or gestures which disparage or provoke an aggressive reaction from a batter upon his/her dismissal during an International Match."
As a consequence of their actions, both Trott and Omarzai have received one demerit point, as it is their first offence in the last 24 months. The charges were leveled by on-field umpires Sharfuddoula Ibne Shahid Saikat and Tanvir Ahmed, third umpire Masudur Rahman, and fourth official Gazi Sohel.
Both Trott and Omarzai admitted to their respective offences and accepted the sanction proposed by Neeyamur Rashid of the Emirates Elite Panel of ICC Match Referees. Hence, there was no requirement for a formal hearing.
Level 1 breaches in the ICC Code of Conduct carry a minimum penalty of an official reprimand, a maximum penalty of 50 per cent of a player's match fee, and one or two demerit points, depending on the severity of the offence.
In the match's aftermath, Bangladesh emerged victorious, comfortably chasing down a target of 117 with six wickets and five balls to spare. The hosts put behind their disappointment of losing the ODI series 2-1 to Afghanistan with a 2-0 series sweep in the T20I leg.