The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced sanctions following hearings into Code of Conduct violations that occurred during the Asia Cup cricket tournament. The ICC found three prominent players guilty of breaching the conduct code, including Pakistani fast bowler Haris Rauf, batter Sahibzada Farhan, and Indian team captain Suryakumar Yadav.
Details of Strict Action Against Haris Rauf
According to the official ICC statement, Haris Rauf faced the most severe action, which resulted from his accumulated Demerit Points tally. The details of his sanction are as follows:
- Suspension: Haris Rauf has been handed a 2-match ban.
- Fine: He has also been fined 30% of his match fee.
- Demerit Points: He was issued 2 Demerit Points for the recent infringement.
The statement clarified that the ban was triggered by the accumulation of four Demerit Points within a 24-month period. Under ICC regulations, this threshold resulted in 2 suspension points, leading to his exclusion from matches.
Sanctions for Other Players
- Suryakumar Yadav (Indian Captain): He was fined 30% of his match fee and given 2 Demerit Points.
- Sahibzada Farhan (Pakistani Batter): He was issued an official warning along with 1 Demerit Point.
These disciplinary actions by the ICC aim to uphold the integrity and regulatory standards of the sport at an international level.
