Arshad Ali reprimanded for breaching code of conduct

United Arab Emirates allrounder Arshad Ali has received an official reprimand for breaching the ICC Code of Conduct during his team's two-wicket win over Netherlands in their Group B match in Potchefstroom. Arshad was found to have attempted to influence a decision of the umpire when an appeal for caught-behind was lodged against him by the Netherland fielders. At that point, he immediately pointed towards his shoulder in an attempt to secure a not-out decision from the umpire.

The matter was reported by on-field umpires Enamul Hoque-Moni and Ian Howell, and third umpire Jeff Luck, to Roshan Mahanama, the match referee, who had convened the hearing. Also present were Arshad, who pleaded guilty to the charge of attempting to influence the umpire's decision, UAE captain Khurram Khan and team manager Mohammad Lokhandwala.

Following the reprimand, Mahanama said: "It can be very tempting for a batsman, who feels he is not out, to try to influence the decision of the umpire.

"However, the independence of the umpire is vitally important and any attempt to influence him is contrary to the spirit of the game. This specific matter was addressed at the captains' briefing before the start of the tournament so the players were made aware of it."