Haris Rauf Suspended, Multiple Players Sanctioned After Asia Cup 2025 India–Pakistan Clashes
The International Cricket Council (ICC) confirmed several Code of Conduct sanctions following the heated India–Pakistan fixtures during the Asia Cup 2025. These decisions came after hearings held by the Emirates ICC Elite Panel of Match Referees, reviewing incidents from matches played on September 14, 21, and 28.
Incidents from 14 September
- India’s Suryakumar Yadav was found guilty of violating Article 2.21, which deals with conduct that brings the game into disrepute. He was fined 30% of his match fee and received two demerit points.
- Pakistan opener Sahibzada Farhan received an official warning and one demerit point for the same violation.
- Haris Rauf was also sanctioned for his role in the incident, fined 30% of his match fee, and given two demerit points.
Review of 21 September Match
“Following a hearing conducted by ICC Match Referee Andy Pycroft: Arshdeep Singh (India) was found not guilty of an alleged breach of Article 2.6, which pertains to using a gesture that is obscene, offensive or insulting, and therefore no sanction was imposed,” stated the ICC.
These sanctions reflect the ICC’s commitment to maintaining sportsmanship and discipline in cricket’s high-stakes encounters.
Author's summary: The ICC imposed fines and demerit points on multiple players after misconduct during the Asia Cup 2025 India–Pakistan matches, emphasizing fair play and stringent enforcement of the Code of Conduct.