RawalPindiz pacer Mohammad Amir and Islamabad United all-rounder Faheem Ashraf face penalties after a tense on-field incident. Match referee Sir Richard Richardson fined both players 10 percent of their match fee for a Level 1 offence under the Pakistan Super League Code of Conduct. This means Amir and Faheem fined for their actions during Match 34 at the National Bank Stadium on Thursday.

The flashpoint came on the third delivery of the 17th over. Amir bowled a sharp slower bouncer, and Faheem attempted an upper cut but edged the ball to wicketkeeper Mohammad Rizwan. Following the dismissal, Amir gestured towards Faheem in an animated celebration and appeared to signal him back towards the pavilion. The umpires charged Amir under Article 2.5, which prohibits language, actions, or gestures that are disparaging or could provoke an aggressive response from a batter upon dismissal.

Faheem reacted angrily to Amir’s celebration. He walked towards the bowler and raised his bat in response. The situation escalated briefly before Asif Afridi and Saad Masood intervened to separate the players. The umpires charged Faheem under Article 2.21, which concerns bringing the game into disrepute. Both Amir and Faheem fined after admitting the charges put forward by on-field umpires Alex Wharf and Faisal Khan Aafreedi. Both players accepted the sanctions without appeal.

RawalPindiz remain bottom of the table with one win and eight defeats from nine matches. They hold two points and a net run rate of -1.330. The team will play their final league-stage match against Hyderabad Kingsmen on April 26.