India, Oct. 20 -- Shafali Verma, the Indian opening batter, on Tuesday was reprimanded by the International Cricket Council (ICC) for breaching the Code of Conduct during the 2nd T20I against Zimbabwe in Raipur. The 22-year-old was found guilty of breaching Level 1 of the ICC Code of Conduct. She breached Article 2.2 of the Code of Conduct rule book for Players and Player Support Personnel, which relates to "abuse of cricket equipment or clothing, ground equipment or fixtures and fittings during an International Match."

Moreover, one demerit point was also added to her disciplinary record, which was her first offence in the 24-month period.

The incident happened in the 12th over of Zimbabwe's batting innings when Verma threw the ball on...