West Indies Duo Aaliyah Alleyne and Qiana Joseph Found Guilty of ICC Code Breach

Aaliyah Alleyne and Qiana Joseph, two West Indies women's cricket players, were fined for violating Level 1 of the ICC Code of Conduct during the second One-Day International match against South Africa in Barbados. This is a noteworthy development. Both players disapproved of the umpire's call during the West Indies' innings, which was against Article 2.8 of the ICC Code of Conduct for Players and Player Support Staff. This rule addresses "showing dissent at an umpire’s decision during an international match."

After reacting to her disqualification with an open-arms gesture and postponing her exit from the crease, Aaliyah Alleyne was given one demerit point and fined ten per cent of her match fee. In a more serious case, Qiana Joseph received two demerit points and a 50% match fee fine for her more aggressive display of disapproval after being given out. Along with third umpire Candace la Borde and fourth umpire Maria Abbott, the on-field umpiring duo of Jacqueline Williams and Nimali Perera filed the accusations. 

Aaliyah Alleyne and Qiana Joseph in trouble:

A formal hearing was not necessary because both players acknowledged their transgression and agreed to the penalties suggested by Akhtar Ahmad, a member of the Emirates ICC International Panel of Match Referees. According to the ICC Code of Conduct, a Level 1 violation is the least serious kind and is punishable by up to two demerit points and an official reprimand, as well as a fine of up to 50% of the match cost.

The accusations were made by on-field umpires Maria Abbott, Candace la Borde, Nimali Perera, and Jacqueline Williams. Level 1 infractions are punishable by one or two demerit points, a minimum of an official reprimand, and a maximum of 50% of the player's match fee.

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