ICC Code of Conduct Breaches During Asia Cup 2025
Suryakumar Yadav, Haris Rauf, and Jasprit Bumrah were among the players sanctioned for breaches of the ICC Code of Conduct following matches in the Asia Cup 2025. The International Cricket Council confirmed the results of several disciplinary hearings related to incidents in games involving India and Pakistan.
Sanctions from September 14 Match: India vs. Pakistan
- Suryakumar Yadav: Found guilty of violating Article 2.21, concerning conduct that brings the game into disrepute. He was fined 30% of his match fee and received two demerit points.
- Sahibzada Farhan: Guilty of the same offense; received an official warning and one demerit point.
- Haris Rauf: Also guilty of the same offense and fined 30% of his match fee, resulting in two demerit points.
Additional Disciplinary Outcome
Haris Rauf accumulated a total of four demerit points within 24 months, which amounted to two suspension points under the ICC’s disciplinary framework.
September 21 Match: India vs. Pakistan
India’s Arshdeep Singh was found not guilty of an alleged breach of Article 2.
“The hearings were conducted by members of the ICC Elite Panel of Match Referees following incidents in the matches between India and Pakistan on September 14, 21 and 28.”
Summary
The ICC has taken firm action against players who breached its code during the 2025 Asia Cup, reinforcing discipline and sportsmanship within international cricket.
Author's summary: ICC sanctioned key players like Suryakumar Yadav and Haris Rauf for misconduct in Asia Cup 2025, emphasizing strict adherence to the Code of Conduct.