ICC fines Haris Rauf and Suryakumar Yadav, Suspends Rauf after Asia Cup clashes

The ICC has announced disciplinary action against several players from India and Pakistan following heated moments during the Asia Cup 2025. The sanctions came after multiple incidents in the tense India-Pakistan encounters across the tournament.

On September 14, India’s Suryakumar Yadav and Pakistan’s Haris Rauf were both fined 30% of their match fees and received two demerit points each. They were found guilty of conduct “bringing the game into disrepute” under Article 2.21 of the ICC Code of Conduct. Pakistan’s S. Farhan was also charged under the same article and handed an official warning along with one demerit point.

A week later, on September 21, India pacer Arshdeep Singh was cleared of allegations that he made an obscene gesture during the match. The ICC confirmed that no evidence was found to support the charge, and Arshdeep was not penalized.

The final on September 28 saw further disciplinary action. Jasprit Bumrah accepted a charge for conduct bringing the game into disrepute, receiving an official warning and one demerit point. Haris Rauf, however, found himself in more trouble, picking up another fine worth 30% of his match fee and two additional demerit points for his on-field conduct.

Rauf has now accumulated four demerit points within a 24-month period, converting to two suspension points under ICC rules. As a result, he will miss Pakistan’s upcoming ODI matches against South Africa on November 4 and 6, 2025.

The ICC confirmed that all decisions followed formal hearings by match referees, emphasizing that the actions were aimed at preserving discipline and sportsmanship in one of cricket’s most high-profile rivalries.

“The players were reminded of their responsibilities to uphold the spirit of the game,” an ICC spokesperson said. “While passion is part of India-Pakistan contests, respect and control must always remain central.”