Mlaba reprimanded for Code of Conduct breach

South Africa spinner Nonkululeko Mlaba has been reprimanded for breaching the ICC Code of Conduct during the Women's World Cup game against India on Thursday. The left-arm spinner waved Harleen Deol off after dismissing her in the 17th over, with match officials deeming the act provocative.

Mlaba accepted the charge under Article 2.5 of the ICC Code, which deals with gestures or actions that could incite an aggressive reaction from a batter. With this, she has received one demerit point, her first offence in a 24-month period.

Match referee Trudy Anderson imposed the sanction, with the charge levelled by umpires Jacquline Williams, Kim Cotton, Candace le Borde and Sue Redfern. Level 1 offences carry a minimum penalty of an official reprimand.