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**South African Spinner Mlaba Reprimanded for Goodbye Gesture at Cricket World Cup**
**Johannesburg, South Africa – November 2, 2025** – South African spinner Nonkululeko Mlaba has been officially reprimanded by the International Cricket Council (ICC) for violating the ICC Code of Conduct during a Women’s Cricket World Cup league match against India on Thursday.
The incident occurred after Mlaba dismissed Indian batter Harleen Deol in the 17th over of India’s innings. Mlaba was found to have breached Article 2.5 of the ICC code, which prohibits using language, actions, or gestures that disparage or could provoke an aggressive reaction from a batter upon dismissal. Specifically, Mlaba waved goodbye to Deol after taking her wicket, a gesture deemed inappropriate by match officials.
In addition to the reprimand, Mlaba has been given one demerit point on her disciplinary record. This is her first offense within a 24-month period. Accumulation of four or more demerit points within 24 months results in suspension points, which can lead to a ban from international matches.
Mlaba admitted to the offense and accepted the sanction proposed by ICC match referee Trudy Anderson. The charge was brought by on-field umpires Jacquline Williams and Kim Cotton, third umpire Candace le Borde, and fourth umpire Sue Redfern. The South African team has not released a statement on the matter. The article suggests a separate incident where Jayden Seales was fined for breaching the ICC code of conduct, and that India and Australia are scheduled to meet in the CWC25.
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