Women’s WC: Sri Lanka seamer Malki Madara reprimanded for breaching code of conduct

October 22, 2025

 Navi Mumbai: Sri Lanka seamer Malki Madara was reprimanded for violating Level 1 of the ICC Code of Conduct during the Women’s Cricket World Cup match against Bangladesh here at the DY Patil Sports Academy on Monday.

Madara was found to have violated Article 2.5 of the ICC Code of Conduct for Players and Player Support Personnel, which relates to “using language, actions or gestures which disparage or which could provoke an aggressive reaction from a batter upon his/her dismissal during an International Match.”

Furthermore, Madara received one demerit point on her disciplinary record, marking her first offence within a 24-month span. The incident took place in the 11th over of Bangladesh’s innings when Madara, having dismissing Fargana Hoque, celebrated exuberantly near the batter, potentially provoking a retaliatory response.

Madara admitted the offence and agreed to the sanction proposed by Shandrè Fritz of the Emirates ICC International Panel of Match Referees, so there was no need for a formal hearing.

On-field umpires Candace la Borde and Sarah Dambanevana, along with third umpire Lauren Agenbag and fourth umpire Claire Polosak, levelled the charge. Level 1 breaches result in penalties ranging from a minimum official reprimand to a maximum of 50 per cent of a player’s match fee, along with one or two demerit points.