Asia Cup final: Kranti Gaud fined for gesture

The charge was brought by on-field umpires Saleema Imtiaz and Shathira Jakir Jesy, with third umpire Rokeya Sultana and fourth umpire Humaira Farah also involved in the officiating team.

The one demerit point is Gaud’s first in a 24-month period. Under the ICC disciplinary framework, Level 1 violations can result in an official reprimand or a fine of up to 50 per cent of a player’s match fee, along with one or two demerit points.

Speaking of the Women's Asia CupAsia CupAsia Cup, India won the tournament for record-extending eighth time on Sunday after getting the better of Sri Lanka by 72 runs. However, the team did not get the trophy as the contingent refused to accept the silverware from ACC chairman Mohsin Naqvi.