Waqar Younis and Azhar Mahmood punished for 'altering the condition of the ball'

At a hearing to consider the report made by Match Referee Mr John Reid on 8th July 2000, regarding the breach of ICC Code of Conduct - Rule 1 and 2 - and the laws of cricket, rule 42.4, against Waqar Younis and Azhar Mahmood for altering the condition of the ball during the South Africa versus Pakistan ODI match at Premadasa International Stadium on the 8th July.

The referee considered that the incident, which was clearly visible on television, very serious, as he had already been warned during the 3rd test match played at Asgirya Stadium in Kandy (28th June - 2nd July).

Waqar Younis was fined 50% of his match fee and given a one ODI match suspension with immediate effect.

Azhar Mahmood has been fined 30% of his match fee.

Moin Khan, the Pakistan Captain, who is responsible for his teams actions on the field has been severely reprimanded for allowing the spirit of the game to be impaired.