Use of mobile in IND vs PAK match… Sarfaraz Ahmed flouted rules, ICC will punish?

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Big uproar over Sarfaraz Ahmed’s photo. (Photo- X/Alex Davidson-ICC/ICC via Getty Images)

U19 World Cup, Sarfaraz Ahmed: The teams of India and Pakistan faced each other in the Super-6 stage of the Under-19 World Cup. During this match, Pakistan team mentor Sarfaraz Ahmed did something which created a huge uproar on social media. A photo of him using his phone in a live match has gone viral, which is against ICC rules. Sarfaraz Ahmed may have to face heavy punishment due to this mistake.

Big uproar over Sarfaraz Ahmed’s photo

This viral photo of Sarfaraz Ahmed has raised many questions, who gave permission to the last Pakistan U19 team mentor Sarfaraz Ahmed to use mobile phone? Some social media users have raised questions calling it a violation of ICC rules. While some linked it to match-fixing. However, it is not clear where the photo was taken and whether it was inside or outside the PMOA. Let us tell you, there is a special area fixed in the stadium for players and match officials, which is done by PMOA.

What are the rules of PMOA?

The PMOA area includes dressing rooms used by teams and match officials, match areas used by teams (including dug-outs), rooms used by any umpire or match referee, dining areas used by teams and match officials and any other area determined by the ICC Anti-Corruption Manager. No one is allowed entry into the PMOA area without an accreditation card, which only the players and coaching staff have.

Using communication devices in the PMOA area is also against the rules. In such a situation, using mobile by Sarfaraz Ahmed is against the rules. At the same time, one has to face heavy fine for breaking the rules of PMOA area. Due to which action can now be taken against Sarfaraz Ahmed.

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