Harsh Thakar receives demerit points and fine for disputing decision vs Scotland

In the 2023‑24 ICC World Cup League 2 game at New Delhi, Canadian all‑rounder Harsh Thakar faced disciplinary action after he contested an umpire’s lbw decision against Scotland. The ICC found him in violation of Code of Conduct clause 2.8, which explicitly bans dissent toward umpire rulings. The sanction comprised a 30 percent reduction of his match fee and the imposition of two demerit points – the first such penalty recorded for Thakar in the past two years. The decision was confirmed by umpires Gazi Sohail, Ian MacDonald and reserve umpire David McLean, and the match referee chose not to call a formal hearing because Thakar accepted the proposed penalty.