Two Pakistan fast bowlers have been sanctioned by the International Cricket Council after their on-field reactions during the first Test against West Indies crossed the line of acceptable conduct. Khurram Shahzad and Mohammad Abbas face fines and demerit points for aggressive celebrations that officials deemed capable of provoking a hostile response from opposing batters. Main Developments Khurram Shahzad was fined 15 percent of his match fee for celebrating aggressively near dismissed batter Shai Hope during the 17th over of West Indies' second innings. Mohammad Abbas received an official reprimand for an animated celebration near Jomel Warrican, the final wicket of the innings. Read also: 3 Factors Behind Pakistan's 90-Run Test Defeat to West Indies Both players admitted their offences and accepted the sanctions proposed by match referee Jeff Crowe, avoiding formal hearings. One demerit point was added to each player's disciplinary record, though neither had previous offences within a 24-month period. Background The ICC's Level 1 code of conduct breach, under Article 2.5, covers language, actions, or gestures that disparage or could provoke an aggressive reaction from a batter upon dismissal. On-field umpires Alex Wharf and Richard Kettleborough, along with third umpire Jayaraman Madanagopal, levelled the charges. Level 1 breaches carry a minimum penalty of an official reprimand, a maximum of 50 percent of a player's match fee, and one or two demerit points. The sanctions were announced a day after Pakistan lost the Tarouba Test by 90 runs on the fourth day. Why It Matters These penalties highlight the ICC's ongoing effort to maintain discipline and sportsmanship in Test cricket, particularly during high-stakes World Test Championship matches. For Pakistan, losing two bowlers to disciplinary action—even minor ones—adds pressure as they seek to level the two-match series. What's Next Both players carry a demerit point into the second Test, meaning any further infraction within 24 months could lead to a more severe suspension. The second Test against West Indies is scheduled to follow shortly, with Pakistan needing a win to keep their series hopes alive.