Bangladesh’s Shakib Al Hasan was found to have breached Article 2.1.8 of the ICC Code of Conduct for Players and Player Support Personnel, which relates to abuse of cricket equipment or clothing, ground equipment or fixtures and fittings during an International Match.

Shakib Al Hasan has received an official reprimand for breaching Level 1 of the ICC Code of Conduct during the game against Pakistan in the Asia Cup Twenty20 in Mirpur on Wednesday.

The incident happened in the 18th over of Bangladesh’s innings when Shakib, hit the stumps with his bat in frustration, after being dismissed. He then immediately apologised to the umpires for his action.

The charge was levelled by on-field umpires Anil Chaudhary and Ruchira Palliyaguruge, third umpire Enamul Haque and fourth official Shozab Raza.

Level 1 breaches carry a minimum penalty of an official reprimand and a maximum penalty of 50 per cent of a player’s match fee.