ISLAMABAD, Pakistan — Pakistan captain Shaheen Afridi pleaded guilty to a breach of the code of conduct during a tri-series tournament, the International Cricket Council said Thursday, resulting in a punishment for the team despite their victory.
The incident occurred during the tri-series event, which Pakistan won, but the ICC confirmed Afridi's admission of guilt led to disciplinary action against the side. The exact nature of the code of conduct breach and the specific penalty were not detailed in the ICC statement.
Separately, former Pakistan captain Babar Azam has been advised to travel to Australia, with cricket analysts suggesting the move could help him address his current poor batting form. The advice comes as Azam has struggled with his technique and run-scoring in recent series.
The tri-series result saw Pakistan emerge as winners, but the focus has shifted to individual conduct and performance issues that have emerged during the competition. Both the captain's admission of guilt and the advice to the former captain highlight the scrutiny on Pakistan cricket leadership following the tournament.
