Afghanistan all-rounder sanctioned for South Africa incident
Mohammad Nabi hit with a sanction by the ICC following an incident in Afghanistan's match against South Africa.
Afghanistan all-rounder Mohammad Nabi has been fined 15 per cent of his match fee for breaching Level 1 of the ICC Code of Conduct during their ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 Group D match against South Africa.
Nabi was found to have breached Article 2.4 of the ICC Code of Conduct for Players and Player Support Personnel, which relates to “Disobeying an Umpire’s instruction during an International Match.”
The incident occurred at the start of the 14th over of Afghanistan’s innings, where Nabi engaged with umpires over a wrist band worn by South Africa pacer Lungi Ngidi.
Mohammad Nabi discusses Ngidi's wrist band with umpires | T20WC 2026
Afghanistan veteran Mohammad Nabi was sanctioned after a discussion with umpires during his side's match against South Africa
The match ended in thrilling circumstances as South Africa registered a narrow victory over Nabi's side following two dramatic Super Overs.
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The epic clash between South Africa and Afghanistan saw a chaotic double Super Over in Ahmedabad. Watch the highlights of the the dramatic 24 balls.
