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• Jayden Seales and Kevin Sinclair fined for breaching ICC Code of Conduct

  West Indies bowlers Jayden Seales and Kevin Sinclair have been found guilty of breaching the ICC Code of Conduct in their recently concluded second Test match against Bangladesh.

  Seales has been fined 25 per cent of his match fee after being found to have breached article 2.20 of the ICC Code of Conduct, which relates to “conduct that is contrary to the spirit of the game.”

  In addition to this, one demerit point has been added to Seales’ disciplinary record, for whom it was the first offence in a 24-month period.

  The incident occurred in the first over of Bangladesh’s second batting innings when Seales made an inappropriate and overly aggressive gesture towards the opposition’s dressing room after taking a wicket.

  Sinclair has been fined 15 per cent of his match fee after he was found to have breached Article 2.4 of the Code of Conduct, which relates to "disobeying an Umpire’s instruction during an International Match.”

  In addition to his fine, one demerit point has been added to Sinclair’s disciplinary record, for whom it was the first offence in a 24-month period.

  The incident took place when Sinclair ignored the instructions of the on-field umpires to stop using language deemed aggressive and harsh towards the Bangladesh batters.

  Seales and Sinclair admitted their respective offences and accepted the sanctions proposed by Jeff Crowe of the Emirates ICC Elite Panel of Match Referees, and, as such, there was no need for a formal hearing.

  On-field umpires Asif Yaqoob and Kumar Dharmasena, third umpire Nitin Menon, and fourth umpire Zahid Bassarath levelled the charges.

  Level 1 breaches carry a minimum penalty of an official reprimand, a maximum penalty of 50 per cent of a player’s match fee, and one or two demerit points.

  NB: When a player reaches four or more demerit points within a 24-month period, they are converted into suspension points, and a player is banned.

  In addition to that, two suspension points equate to a ban from one Test or two ODIs or two T20Is, whatever comes first for the player.

  Finally, demerit points to remain on a player or player support personnel’s disciplinary record for a period of twenty-four (24) months from their imposition, following which they will be expunged.

• Shaw 'devastated' by yet another injury setback

  Manchester United and England defender Luke Shaw has said that he is devastated after suffering the latest in a long line of injury issues.

  Shaw made his first appearance of the season coming off the bench in the 1-1 draw away to Ipswich Town on 24 November, which was Ruben Amorim's first game in charge.

  He has since made another substitute appearance against Bodo/Glimt in the Europa League last week and on Sunday in the 4-0 home win over Everton.

  Now a new injury, which is not thought to be related to his original calf issue, will keep him out for a few weeks.

  "It's hurting a lot having to write this as I really thought I had got through my recent struggles and was on a positive path going forwards, but unfortunately I've had a small setback," Shaw wrote in an emotional statement on his Instagram account.

  "I've been through a lot and had a lot of ups and downs, but this has definitely been my toughest period. I'm absolutely devastated, and it's extremely tough to come to terms with reality at this moment in time.

  "I understand there is going to be people frustrated, angry, disappointed and I understand all that. There is no one feeling that more than me at this moment in time.

  "But what I can promise is I will do everything I can to come back better soon to help this club achieve its ambitions this season. Thank you to everyone for the support. It really doesn't go unnoticed, and I really do appreciate it."

  Prior to his appearance at Ipswich, Shaw had not played since England's 2-1 defeat in the Euro 2024 final.

  That was his only start of the tournament, while his last start for Manchester United came in a 2-1 victory away to Luton Town in February.

• Shamsi spins Qalanders to 10-run victory over Victoria

  In a gripping encounter at Providence Stadium, Lahore Qalandars edged Victoria by 10 runs in the ExxonMobil Guyana Global Super League (GSL). The result, driven by a masterful performance from Tabraiz Shamsi, leaves the race for a spot in the final finely poised.

  Victoria, riding high after dominant wins in their first two matches, looked set to continue their streak but found themselves undone by the Qalandars’ all-around effort.

  After being sent in to bat by Victoria captain Corey Anderson, the Qalandars built their innings around opener Mirza Baig’s composed knock of 39 off 36 balls. Despite Baig’s stability, the Qalandars struggled for fluency, with contributions from Mohammad Faizan (25 off 21), Tom Abell (17), and Mohammad Akhlaq (26) keeping the scoreboard ticking but failing to provide the acceleration needed for a commanding total.

  Victoria’s bowlers, led by Dominic Drakes and Jackson Smith, ensured that the Qalandars couldn’t break free. Drakes was especially effective, taking 3-22 off his four overs, which included 14 dot balls. Smith, meanwhile, struck a critical blow by clean bowling Qalandars skipper Carlos Brathwaite for a golden duck, finishing with figures of 3-29.

  The Qalandars were bowled out for 139, leaving Victoria a seemingly attainable target of 140.

  Victoria started strongly in their chase, with openers Blake Macdonald and Joe Clarke putting on 67 runs for the first wicket. However, the momentum shifted dramatically when Tabraiz Shamsi was introduced into the attack.

  Shamsi produced a mesmerizing spell of slow left-arm wrist spin, claiming 3-11 off his four overs, including an incredible 16 dot balls. His control and variations stifled Victoria’s progress, and crucially, not a single boundary was scored off his bowling. Shamsi’s scalps included Macdonald and Clarke, breaking the back of Victoria’s batting order and earning him the well-deserved Player of the Match accolade.

  Despite Shamsi’s heroics, Victoria found hope in Karima Gore, who fought valiantly with 25 off 22 balls. However, his dismissal at the start of the 19th over left Victoria needing 12 runs with just one wicket in hand.

  Faheem Ashraf held his nerve in the final over, clean-bowling Jackson Smith with his third delivery to secure a dramatic 10-run victory for the Qalandars.

  The win propels Lahore Qalandars into a three-way tie at the top of the GSL table alongside Victoria and Guyana Amazon Warriors, with all three teams sitting on four points after two wins and a loss each.

  As the tournament heats up, the next round of matches will be pivotal in determining who secures a place in the final of this high-stakes league.

  Tabraiz Shamsi’s brilliance has not only kept the Qalandars alive in the competition but has also set a high standard for match-winning performances in the GSL.