Web Desk: The International Cricket Council (ICC) suspends Haris Rauf for two matches, handing out sanctions to several players following breaches of its Code of Conduct during the ICC Asia Cup 2025 matches between India and Pakistan. Hearings were conducted by members of the Emirates ICC Elite Panel of Match Referees.
India vs. Pakistan, September 14
ICC Match Referee Richie Richardson found India’s Suryakumar Yadav guilty of conduct that brought the game into disrepute, imposing a fine of 30 percent of his match fee and two demerit points.The ICC warned Pakistan’s S. Farhan and gave him one demerit point, while fining Haris Rauf 30 percent of his match fee and adding two demerit points.
India vs. Pakistan, September 21
During the second clash, the ICC cleared India’s Arshdeep Singh of an alleged breach under Article 2.6 concerning offensive gestures and imposed no sanctions.
Final: India vs. Pakistan, September 28
Jasprit Bumrah of India, meanwhile, accepted a charge under Article 2.21 and received an official warning, earning one demerit point. In contrast, Haris Rauf of Pakistan again breached Article 2.21, receiving 30 percent of his match fee as a fine and two additional demerit points. As a result, Rauf’s total reaches four demerit points in 24 months, triggering two suspension points. Consequently, this suspension will prevent Haris Rauf from participating in Pakistan’s ODI games against South Africa on November 4 and 6, 2025.
Disciplinary Framework
Level 1 breaches carry fines, official reprimands, and one or two demerit points. Players reaching four demerit points within 24 months accrue suspension points, with two points equating to a ban from either one Test, two ODIs, or two T20Is. Demerit points expire 24 months after imposition.
