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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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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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Pakistan Live News broke the news in on Tuesday, November 4, 2025.
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