ICC Code of Conduct Breaches in Asia Cup 2025
Suryakumar Yadav, Haris Rauf, Jasprit Bumrah, and Sahibzada Farhan were sanctioned for violations of the ICC Code of Conduct during the Asia Cup 2025, as confirmed by cricket’s governing body following several disciplinary hearings.
Details of the Incidents
September 14, 2025 – India vs. Pakistan
- Suryakumar Yadav was found guilty of breaching Article 2.21 of the ICC Code of Conduct, which concerns conduct that damages the sport's reputation. He was fined 30% of his match fee and received two demerit points.
- Sahibzada Farhan faced the same charge, receiving an official warning and one demerit point.
- Haris Rauf was also guilty under the same article, fined 30% of his match fee, and awarded two demerit points.
September 21, 2025 – India vs. Pakistan
India's Arshdeep Singh was acquitted of the alleged breach of Article 2.
Consequences for Haris Rauf
Haris Rauf accumulated four demerit points within 24 months, which under the ICC disciplinary framework equated to two suspension points.
Haris Rauf’s total of four demerit points within 24 months resulted in two suspension points under the ICC’s disciplinary framework.
Summary
The hearings were conducted by the ICC Elite Panel of Match Referees and related to matches played on September 14, 21, and 28, 2025, between India and Pakistan.
Players Sanctioned
- Suryakumar Yadav
- Haris Rauf
- Jasprit Bumrah
- Sahibzada Farhan
Author's Summary: Several players, including Suryakumar Yadav and Haris Rauf, received sanctions for misconduct during the Asia Cup 2025, with Haris Rauf facing suspension due to accumulated demerit points.