Asia Cup code of conduct violation: Haris Rauf suspended for two ODI clashes

ISLAMABAD: The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Tuesday announced penalties for players from both Pakistan and India for violating the Code of Conduct during the Asia Cup 2025.

The sanctions targeted Pakistan fast bowler Haris Rauf, top-order batter Sahibzada Farhan, and India’s T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav.

According to the ICC statement, Haris Rauf received a two-match suspension, two demerit points, and a 30 per cent fine on his match fee. Sahibzada Farhan was handed one demerit point.

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For India, Suryakumar Yadav was fined 30 per cent of his match fee and awarded two demerit points, though he faced no suspension.

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During the hearing, Haris Rauf and Sahibzada Farhan reportedly left match referee Richie Richardson “speechless” while explaining the 0–6 gesture and their celebration styles.

Haris asked the match referee, “What does 0–6 even mean?” Richardson responded: “You made the 0–6 gesture, and the Indian board has raised an objection.”

Haris replied: “Let the Indian board explain what they think 0–6 means.” Richardson said the board believed the gesture was being linked to something inappropriate.

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When asked why he repeated the gesture, Haris said, “I was only signalling towards the fans; it had no other meaning.”

Sahibzada Farhan also defended his celebration, saying: “We are Pakhtuns, and we do a gun-style celebration on every happy occasion.”

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The match referee responded that in the context of the match, it appeared as taunting the opposition. Farhan countered: “Dhoni and Kohli have done the same in the past.”

Richardson said the gesture made the Indian side uncomfortable. Farhan replied: “Dhoni and Kohli did it in cricket matches too — what was so special or different this time?” Richardson said the objection had come from the opposing team and board.

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