ICC Disciplinary Verdicts Following Asia Cup India-Pakistan Matches
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced the outcomes of its disciplinary hearings related to the highly charged India vs Pakistan matches during the Asia Cup.
Sanctions on Haris Rauf and Suryakumar Yadav
- Haris Rauf received a two-match ban for displaying multiple provocative gestures throughout the Asia Cup encounters.
- Suryakumar Yadav was fined 30% of his match fees and given two demerit points after being found guilty of making politically charged remarks and refusing handshakes with Pakistani players.
"Suryakumar was found guilty of a breach of Article 2.21 of the ICC Code of Conduct, which relates to conduct that brings the game into disrepute."
Additional Disciplinary Actions
- Sahibzada Farhan received an official warning and one demerit point for his gun celebration after scoring a fifty against India in the Super 4 clash in Dubai.
- Arshdeep Singh was cleared of any wrongdoing in relation to an alleged breach of Article 2 for a gesture made after India's Super 4 win.
Hearing Details
The ICC Elite Panel of Match Referees conducted the hearings following incidents from the matches played on September 14, 21, and 28 between the two arch-rivals.
The ICC's actions aim to uphold sportsmanship and discipline in one of cricket’s most intense rivalries.
Author’s Summary
This ICC ruling on the Asia Cup highlights strict enforcement of conduct rules amid tensions in the India-Pakistan cricket rivalry to preserve the game's integrity.