Suryakumar Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Haris Rauf Sanctioned for ICC Code Breaches
The International Cricket Council (ICC) confirmed sanctions against players including Suryakumar Yadav, Haris Rauf, Jasprit Bumrah, and Sahibzada Farhan for breaches of the ICC Code of Conduct during the Asia Cup 2025.
Details of the Proceedings
The ICC Elite Panel of Match Referees conducted hearings relating to incidents in matches between India and Pakistan held on September 14, 21, and 28, 2025.
September 14, 2025 – India vs. Pakistan
- Suryakumar Yadav: Found guilty of Article 2.21 (conduct bringing the game into disrepute). He was fined 30% of his match fee and received two demerit points.
- Sahibzada Farhan: Also found guilty of the same offence, given an official warning and one demerit point.
- Haris Rauf: Found guilty under Article 2.21, fined 30% of his match fee, and given two demerit points. His total of four demerit points within 24 months triggered two suspension points under ICC’s disciplinary rules.
September 21, 2025 – India vs. Pakistan
India’s Arshdeep Singh was found not guilty of an alleged breach of Article 2.
Haris Rauf’s accumulation of four demerit points within 24 months resulted in two suspension points according to ICC regulations.
Summary
Several players were disciplined for conduct that brought the game into disrepute during the Asia Cup matches, reflecting the ICC’s strict enforcement of its Code of Conduct.
Author’s note: The ICC continues to uphold strict disciplinary standards to maintain the integrity of international cricket.