Abu Dhabi, 12 December 2025: Two Abu Dhabi Knight Riders players have been fined 10 per cent of their respective match fees after breaching the ICC Code of Conduct during DP World ILT20 Season 4 matches on Sunday and Thursday respectively.

All-rounder Liam Livingstone was sanctioned following the Knight Riders' match against Dubai Capitals in Dubai on Sunday, December 7. He violated Article 2.20 of the ICC Code of Conduct for Players and Player Support Personnel, which relates to "conduct that is contrary to the spirit of the game." Match Referee Simon Taufel levelled the charge and imposed the sanction.

Separately, Sherfane Rutherford was fined following the Knight Riders' match against MI Emirates in Abu Dhabi on Thursday, December 11. He was found guilty of breaching Article 2.20 for abuse of cricket equipment or clothing, ground equipment or fixtures and fittings during the match. Match Referee Roshan Mahanama imposed the sanction.

Both players admitted their respective offences and accepted the proposed sanctions, avoiding the need for formal hearings.

Level 1 breaches carry penalties ranging from an official reprimand to a maximum of 50 per cent of a player's match fee.