Barbados — June 2025: West Indies women’s players Aaliyah Alleyne and Qiana Joseph have each been found guilty of Level 1 breaches under the ICC Code of Conduct, following incidents of visible dissent during the second Women’s ODI against South Africa at the 3Ws Oval.
Dissent at the center of the issue
Both players were charged under Article 2.8, which prohibits “showing dissent at an umpire’s decision during an international match.” The incidents were noted by on-field umpires Jacqueline Williams, Nimali Perera, third umpire Candace la Borde, and fourth umpire Maria Abbott.
Alleyne’s gesture draws fine and demerit
Aaliyah Alleyne was fined **10% of her match fee** and received **1 demerit point** after she gestured with open arms and delayed leaving the field following her dismissal.
Joseph’s actions result in tougher sanction
Qiana Joseph was more forceful in her dissent. She was fined **50% of her match fee**, the maximum for a Level 1 offence, and received **2 demerit points** added to her disciplinary record.
Sanctions accepted—no hearing required
Both players admitted their offences and accepted the sanctions proposed by match referee Akhtar Ahmad from the Emirates ICC International Panel. As a result, no formal disciplinary hearing was held.
Understanding Level 1 breaches and demerit points
- Level 1 breaches include visible dissent, minor misconduct, and are punishable by reprimand, up to 50% match fee, and 1–2 demerit points.
- Demerit points remain on record for 24 months. Four or more within that span convert into suspension points.
- Two suspension points result in a ban from either one Test match or two ODIs/T20Is, whichever comes first.
