The most serious penalty, a two-match ban to Haris Rauf, headlines ICC-imposed disciplinary actions in the wake of heated India vs Pakistan clashes during the Asia Cup 2025. Several players from India and Pakistan, including Suryakumar Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, and Sahibzada Farhan, were among those sanctioned for breaches under the ICC Code of Conduct.
Explanations around Haris Rauf’s Two-Match Suspension
Pakistan fast bowler Haris Rauf has been suspended for two ODIs after reaching four demerit points in a 24-month period, which comes with an automatic suspension according to ICC rules. The offences occurred during Pakistan’s matches against India on September 14 and September 28 in the Asia Cup 2025.
Both incidents were considered breaches of Article 2.21 of the ICC Code of Conduct, which relates to conduct that is contrary to the spirit of the game. Rauf had pleaded his case against both charges; formal hearings were held which upheld the sanctions.
In this regard, Haris Rauf missed Pakistan’s first ODI against South Africa and will also be unavailable for the second match as well. He can come back for the third ODI in Faisalabad.
Other Players Penalised After Heated India-Pakistan Encounters
There were several disciplinary breaches from both sides in the Asia Cup 2025. Suryakumar Yadav, the India captain, received two demerit points under the same article for making comments after India’s win on September 14. Sahibzada Farhan received an official warning and one demerit point for his conduct in the same fixture.
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Jasprit Bumrah was penalised with one demerit point for an inappropriate gesture during the final. Singh was charged under Article 2.6 but has since been cleared of all charges for using obscene or offensive gestures. The ICC officially confirmed the sanctions five weeks after the tournament ended.
India-Pakistan Tensions Overshadow Asia Cup 2025
The tournament was also blighted by controversy as political tensions spilled onto the field. Players of India notably refused to shake hands with their Pakistani counterparts after each game, a move which was condemned by the Pakistan captain Salman Agha as against the “spirit of cricket.”
Hitting back at the criticism, Suryakumar Yadav reacted and said, “A few things are bigger than sportsmanship.”
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The situation reached such a point that Pakistan almost pulled out of the Asia Cup, claiming that match referee Andy Pycroft had denied them the post-match handshake. The ICC refuted this, and the standoff even delayed Pakistan’s game against the UAE by over an hour before matters were resolved.
Asia Cup 2025 Final Ends in More Controversy
In the first-ever India vs Pakistan final in the tournament, India won on a thrilling last-over finish. The drama did not end as the Indian players refused to receive the trophy from ACC president and PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi during the presentation ceremony.
The team celebrated on the podium without the trophy after a long standoff, which reportedly still hasn’t been handed over to the Indian side.
Haris Rauf to Return Against South Africa
Haris Rauf returns to the third ODI against South Africa after being suspended for two games. His absence has indeed been a big blow to Pakistan’s pace attack, particularly in the ongoing series in Faisalabad.
Key Takeaways
Haris Rauf banned for two ODIs after accumulating four demerit points. Suryakumar Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, and Sahibzada Farhan also fined.
Asia Cup 2025: A competition overshadowed by administrative friction and disciplinary problems. The drama off the field was also intensified by the conflict over trophy distribution. Rauf will return for Pakistan’s last ODI with South Africa.
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