India Women After Asia Cup Triumph (Source: AFP Photos)The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Monday confirmed one of India’s Women’s Asia Cup-winning members had to face the consequences of her behavior amidst celebrations. The ICC sanctioned her after India’s record-extending eighth Women’s Asia Cup win. More importantly, she was in India’s playing XI during Women’s Asia Cup 2026 final against Sri Lanka.Kranti Gaud Fined, Handed Demerit Point By ICCIndia’s 23-year-old fast bowler Kranti Gaud was ‘fined 10 per cent of her match fee for breaching Level 1 of the ICC Code of Conduct’, the ICC confirmed on Monday."Gaud was found to have breached Article 2.5 of the ICC Code of Conduct for Players and Player Support Personnel, which relates to using language, actions or gestures which disparage, or which could provoke an aggressive reaction from a batter upon his/her dismissal during an International Match," an ICC statement read.Also Read: BCCI Reveals Why India Women Did Not Receive The Asia Cup Trophy From Mohsin NaqviBesides, Gaud was also handed a demerit point for her first offence in a 24-month period.Why Did ICC Fine Kranti Gaud?Gaud celebrated very aggressively on Sunday evening after cleaning up Sri Lanka’s opening batter Imesha Dulani in the very first over of their innings. In fact, it was very similar to Pakistan captain Fatima Sana’s gesture with fingers against India, which she did after taking wicket of Shafali Verma.As a result, just like Sana, Gaud too had to be punished.Here's the video of Kranti Gaud for which she was punished:Sony Sports Network @SonySportsNetwk Kranti Gaud strikes in her very first over, picking up India’s first wicket! 👊 Watch the #DPWorldWomensAsiaCup2026 FINAL LIVE NOW on Sony Sports Network TV channels & Sony LIV. #SonySportsNetwork #SonyLIV #INDvSL #NotAGentlemansGame Sep 13, 2026, 10:16 PM "Gaud admitted the offence and accepted the sanction proposed by Supriya Rani Das of the Emirates ICC International Panel of Match Referees, so there was no need for a formal hearing," the ICC further added.How Did Gaud Perform In Women's Asia Cup 2026?Gaud could only pick up two wickets in the Women’s Asia Cup 2026, but gave up only 4.69 runs per over. She had a strike rate of 39, which could have been better.However, she made headlines in another reason during the recently concluded tournament. Coming to bat as No. 11, she made an unbeaten 15 off 8 balls against Thailand. No Indian, whether it’s men’s cricket or women’s cricket, has more runs in T20Is while coming to bat in that position.In fact, that was the only outing in Women’s Asia Cup 2026 for India Women where she was required to bat.Gaud's Overall Numbers For IndiaGaud has risen through the ranks in a very short time. She became the first-ever woman to have her name in Test honours board at Lord's after an extraordinary outing in England.In total, Gaud has played 17 ODIs, 19 T20Is and two Tests for India so far in her young career. Her best record, at present, is in whites, having picked up nine wickets in three innings at an average of 18.11.Also Read: BCCI Fumes After ACC Rejects Plea, Asia Cup Controversy Escalates
