India’s triumph in the 2026 Women’s Asia Cup final against Sri Lanka was met with a disciplinary setback the following day, as the International Cricket Council (ICC) sanctioned fast bowler Kranti Gaud for breaching the ICC Code of Conduct. During the summit clash on Sunday, September 13, Gaud delivered an aggressive send-off to Sri Lankan opener Imesha Dulani after bowling her out in the opening over of the chase. On Monday, September 14, the ICC confirmed that Gaud was found guilty of breaching Article 2.5 of the ICC Code of Conduct for Players and Player Support Personnel, which relates to “using language, actions or gestures which disparage or which could provoke an aggressive reaction from a batter upon his/her dismissal during an International Match.” Sanctions Imposed Match Fee Fine: 10 percent of her match fee. Demerit Point: One demerit point added to her disciplinary record, marking her first offense within a 24-month period under the Level 1 breach framework. Kranti Gaud’s International Record An all-format representative for the national side, Gaud’s career statistics include: Tests: 9 wickets across 3 innings in 2 matches. ODIs: 25 wickets across 17 innings, highlighted by personal best figures of 6/52. T20Is: 10 wickets in 19 innings, with a best bowling return of 2/24. Post navigation Delhi Traffic Police Issues Travel Advisory Ahead of India-Afghanistan T20I at Arun Jaitley Stadium
