Pakistan's Rauf Given Two-Match Ban, Others Sanctioned for Asia Cup Behaviour
Haris Rauf's two-match ban and Suryakumar Yadav's fine with two demerit points follow obscene gesture violations during Asia Cup 2025, ICC confirmed.
- On Tuesday, the International Cricket Council announced sanctions for India-Pakistan Asia Cup clashes, suspending Pakistan fast bowler Haris Rauf for two matches in upcoming ODIs.
- The incidents stemmed from gestures and remarks during September's matches on September 14, 21 and 28, 2025, with players cited under Article 2.21 after ESPNCricinfo reports and a Pakistan Cricket Board complaint.
- India captain Suryakumar Yadav was fined 30 per cent of his match fee and given two demerit points for a breach of Article 2.21.
- The ICC's rules show Rauf's demerit total triggered suspension points after he reached four within 24 months, with Richie Richardson adding two points and a fine of 30 at the September 28 hearing.
- Emotions ran high around the matches as the India team refused handshakes and to accept the trophy from Mohsin Naqvi, while Arshdeep Singh was found not guilty of Article 2.6.
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Pakistan's Rauf given two-match ban, others sanctioned for Asia Cup behaviour
Pakistan fast bowler Haris Rauf has received a two-match suspension for breaching the ICC's code of conduct during matches against India at the Asia Cup in September, the governing body said on Tuesday.India's Suryakumar Yadav and Jasprit Bumrah as well as Pakistan's Sahibzada Farhan also committed the same o
Pakistan fast bowler Rauf banned for 2 matches for violating ICC code of conduct in Asia Cup
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The ICC on Tuesday banned Pakistan fast bowler Haris Rauf for two matches for violating its code of conduct during Twenty20 games against India in the Asia Cup.
Haris Rauf banned for two matches for Asia Cup gestures, Suryakumar Yadav fined as ICC announces sanctions
The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Tuesday announced the sanctions for the ill-tempered incidents during the India-Pakistan clashes in the Asia Cup 2025. As per the sanctions, Haris Rauf has been banned for two matches for his gestures in the matches against India. Meanwhile, India captain Suryakumar Yadav has also been fined 30 per cent of his match fee along with two demerit points. The ICC released three different sanctions for the i…
Suryakumar Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Haris Rauf given demerit points for ICC Code of Conduct breaches
Suryakumar Yadav, Haris Rauf, and Jasprit Bumrah were among the players sanctioned for ICC Code of Conduct breaches, as cricket’s highest governing body confirmed the outcomes of several proceedings arising from matches played during the Asia Cup 2025.
The ICC has taken strict action against players for code of conduct violations during the India-Pakistan Asia Cup 2025 match. Suryakumar Yadav, Haris Rauf, and Farhan were found guilty under Article 2.21. Bumrah received a warning, while Arshdeep was found innocent.
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