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, over breaches of the ICC Code of Conduct during the Asia Cup 2025.
Disciplinary Proceedings and Outcomes
Hearings were held by the ICC Elite Panel of Match Referees based on incidents occurring in the India vs. Pakistan matches played on September 14, 21, and 28, 2025.
September 14, 2025 – India vs. Pakistan
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Suryakumar Yadav was found guilty of violating Article 2.21 of the ICC Code of Conduct regarding conduct that damages the game’s reputation. He was fined 30% of his match fee and given two demerit points.
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Sahibzada Farhan was also found guilty of the same offence, receiving an official warning and one demerit point.
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Haris Rauf was fined 30% of his match fee for the same breach and received two demerit points.
Disciplinary Implications for Haris Rauf
Accumulating four demerit points within 24 months caused Haris Rauf to receive two suspension points under the ICC disciplinary rules.
September 21, 2025 – India vs. Pakistan
Arshdeep Singh (India) was found not guilty of an alleged breach of Article 2.
"Suryakumar Yadav, Haris Rauf, Jasprit Bumrah, and Sahibzada Farhan were sanctioned for ICC Code of Conduct breaches, as cricket’s governing body confirmed the outcomes of several proceedings arising from matches played during the 2025 Asia Cup."
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Author's summary: Several players, notably Suryakumar Yadav and Haris Rauf, were penalized by the ICC for conduct damaging to cricket during Asia Cup 2025 matches between India and Pakistan.