Nigar Sultana Joty. Photo: Collected

DHAKA,  May 4, 2026 (BSS)—Bangladesh captain Nigar Sultana Joty has been handed an official reprimand for breaching the ICC Code of Conduct during the third T20I against Sri Lanka in Sylhet on Saturday.

Joty was found to have breached 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.”

The incident occurred when Bangladesh were batting, after being dismissed, Joty threw her bat onto the ground before departing.

One demerit point also has been added to her disciplinary record.  However it was her first offence in a 24-month period.

Joty admitted the offence and accepted the sanction proposed by Supriya Rani Das of the Emirates ICC International Panel of Match Referees, so there was no need for a formal hearing.

On-field umpires Eloise Sheridan and Shathira Jakir Jesy, third umpire Rokeya Sultana and fourth umpire Champa Chakma levelled the charge.