T20 World Cup: Mohammad Nabi fined for ICC Code breach vs South Africa
Afghanistan all-rounder Mohammad Nabi has been fined 15 per cent of his match fee for breaching Level 1 of the ICC Code of Conduct during his side’s ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 Group D match against South Africa.
Nabi was found to have breached Article 2.4 of the ICC Code of Conduct for Players and Player Support Personnel, which relates to disobeying an umpire’s instruction during an international match.
The incident took place at the start of the 14th over of Afghanistan’s innings, when Nabi engaged with the on-field umpires over a wrist band worn by South Africa pacer Lungi Ngidi.
The match itself ended in dramatic fashion, with South Africa edging Afghanistan in a thriller that went into two Super Overs.
Published on Feb 12, 2026
