ICC Sanctions on Players for Asia Cup 2025 Code of Conduct Breaches
The International Cricket Council (ICC) confirmed disciplinary actions against several players for violations of the ICC Code of Conduct during the Asia Cup 2025 matches. Key players sanctioned include India’s Suryakumar Yadav, Haris Rauf, Jasprit Bumrah, and Pakistan’s Sahibzada Farhan.
Details of Incidents on September 14, 2025 – India vs. Pakistan
- Suryakumar Yadav was found guilty of breaching Article 2.21 of the ICC Code of Conduct, which addresses behavior that discredits the sport. He was fined 30% of his match fee and received two demerit points.
- Sahibzada Farhan committed the same offense, receiving an official warning along with one demerit point.
- Haris Rauf was also found guilty of the same violation and fined 30% of his match fee, resulting in two demerit points.
Accumulated Penalties and Suspensions
Haris Rauf accumulated four demerit points within 24 months, leading to two suspension points under the ICC’s disciplinary system.
Other Proceedings
Hearings were held by the ICC Elite Panel of Match Referees regarding events from the India vs. Pakistan matches held on September 14, 21, and 28, 2025.
India’s Arshdeep Singh was cleared of any misconduct related to an alleged breach on September 21, 2025.
“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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Summary
The ICC has strictly enforced its Code of Conduct during the 2025 Asia Cup, imposing fines, demerit points, and suspensions on players involved in conduct violations to uphold cricket’s integrity.
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