Shafali Verma In Trouble? ICC Takes Action After India Women Vs Zimbabwe Women T20I: Here's Why

India vice-captain Shafali Verma has been reprimanded by the International Cricket Council (ICC) for her on-field conduct during the second T20I against Zimbabwe in Raipur on Sunday.

The 22-year-old was penalised for throwing the ball to the ground in frustration after dropping a catch in the 12th over of Zimbabwe's innings. Verma failed to hold on to a chance offered by Chipo Mugeri-Tiripano at mid-off off Shree Charani's bowling.

The incident was deemed a Level 1 offence under Article 2.2 of the ICC Code of Conduct for Players and Player Support Personnel. The provision deals with the abuse of cricket equipment, clothing, ground equipment or fixtures and fittings during an international match.

Verma admitted the breach and accepted the penalty proposed by G.S. Lakshmi of the ICC International Panel of Match Referees, eliminating the need for a formal hearing.

One demerit point has also been added to the Indian opener's disciplinary record. This was her first offence in a 24-month period.

The charge was brought by on-field umpires Vrinda Rathi and Gayathri Venugopalan, third umpire Anna Harris and fourth umpire Janani Narayanan.

Level 1 breaches under the ICC Code of Conduct can attract an official reprimand or a fine of up to 50 per cent of a player's match fee, along with one or two demerit points.

India won the second T20I by nine wickets against Zimbabwe.