Gulbadin Naib, the Afghan cricketer, is under scrutiny for allegedly faking an injury during the T20 World Cup 2024, leading to discussions about potential disciplinary action from the ICC. The controversy arose during Afghanistan’s recent match, where Naib appeared to fake an injury, prompting the ICC to investigate the incident under their Code of Conduct.
Source:- BBC news
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has specific regulations regarding fair play and sportsmanship. Rule 2.4.4 of the ICC Code of Conduct addresses the issue of “time-wasting” or “deliberate deception.” If Naib is found guilty of simulating an injury to gain a tactical advantage, he could face penalties ranging from fines to a ban from matches
Source:- india today
In the case of Naib, the alleged faking of injury might have been a strategy to manipulate the game’s pace or to prompt a substitution under the concussion substitute rule. This rule allows teams to replace injured players with like-for-like substitutes, which can be advantageous if the original player is underperforming
The ICC has yet to officially announce the outcome of their investigation. However, if Naib is sanctioned, it will set a significant precedent and serve as a warning against such tactics in future matches.
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