Afghanistan Pacer Fazalhaq Farooqi, Bought for ₹2 Crore in IPL 2025, Fined for Umpire Dissent in Zimbabwe ODI
The incident occurred in the fifth over of Zimbabwe's innings when Farooqi's lbw appeal against Craig Ervine was turned down. Expressing his disagreement, Farooqi gestured for a review, despite the absence of the Decision Review System (DRS) in the match.
Jaanvy Gill 
Afghanistan's left-arm pacer Fazalhaq Farooqi, recently acquired by the Rajasthan Royals for ₹2 crore during the IPL 2025 auction, has been fined 15% of his match fee for showing dissent at an umpire's decision during the second ODI against Zimbabwe on December 19, 2024.
The incident occurred in the fifth over of Zimbabwe's innings when Farooqi's lbw appeal against Craig Ervine was turned down. Expressing his disagreement, Farooqi gestured for a review, despite the absence of the Decision Review System (DRS) in the match.
This action led to a breach of Article 2.8 of the ICC Code of Conduct, which pertains to "showing dissent at an umpire’s decision during an international match." In addition to the fine, Farooqi received one demerit point, marking his first offense within 24 months. ICC CRICKET
Despite this incident, Afghanistan secured a commanding 232-run victory over Zimbabwe, with Farooqi contributing to the team's success.
