Jasprit Bumrah Penalized by ICC in Asia Cup 2025 Controversy
Jasprit Bumrah, the Indian fast bowler, received one demerit point from the International Cricket Council (ICC) for his 'plane' send-off directed at Pakistan's Haris Rauf during the Asia Cup 2025 final. The incident occurred after Bumrah dismissed Rauf in the 18th over of Pakistan's innings.
"Jasprit Bumrah (India) accepted a charge under Article 2.21 for conduct that brings the game into disrepute and the proposed sanction of an official warning, which resulted in one demerit point. As he accepted the sanction, no formal hearing was required," the ICC stated.
Background of the Incident
Haris Rauf had previously made a controversial 'crashing plane' gesture during the Super 4 game between India and Pakistan, which was viewed as a reference to the military tensions between the two nations. Bumrah mirrored this gesture to give Rauf a dramatic send-off in the final match.
Arshdeep Singh Found Not Guilty in Separate Hearing
In a related matter, a match referee hearing examined allegations against Indian pacer Arshdeep Singh for misconduct during the Super 4 clash with Pakistan. After the hearing, he was cleared of any wrongdoing.
"Following a hearing conducted by ICC Match Referee Andy Pycroft: Arshdeep Singh (India) was found not guilty of an alleged breach of Article 2."
Summary
The ICC sanctioned Jasprit Bumrah for unsportsmanlike conduct but cleared Arshdeep Singh of similar allegations during the Asia Cup 2025 encounters between India and Pakistan.
Author’s summary: Jasprit Bumrah received an official warning and a demerit point for his send-off gesture, while Arshdeep Singh was acquitted of misconduct during the 2025 Asia Cup matches.