ICC Cracks Down: Haris Rauf Banned, Suryakumar Fined After Heated India-Pak Asia Cup Clashes

This special report focuses on the fallout from the fiery Asia Cup clashes between India and Pakistan, with the ICC announcing sanctions against several players for breaching the Code of Conduct. The bulletin highlights that Suryakumar Yadav was accused of making ‘politically charged remarks’ and snubbing handshakes with Pakistan players, leading to a fine. Pakistan's Haris Rauf has been handed a two-match ban for provocative gestures during the tournament. Additionally, India's Jasprit Bumrah accepted a demerit point for his reactive gesture after dismissing Rauf. The ICC also issued an official warning to Pakistan's Sahibzada Farhan for his controversial 'gun celebration' after scoring a half-century against India during a Super 4 match in Dubai. The sanctions were announced after hearings by the ICC's Elite Panel of Match Referees following incidents in the matches on September 14, 21 and 28.