ICC imposes fine on Indian captain Suryakumar Yadav

LONDON: The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Friday fined Indian captain Suryakumar Yadav for making controversial remarks after winning their opening clash against Pakistan in the ongoing Asia Cup 2025.

According to sources, ICC match referee Richie Richardson summoned Yadav to a meeting at a local hotel in Dubai on Thursday, where he was cautioned against making political or sensitive remarks before or after any ICC match in the future.

The ICC has imposed a fine amounting to 30 per cent of the Indian team’s match fee for the game against Pakistan.

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The controversy erupted after the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) officially lodged a complaint with the ICC, urging disciplinary action against Yadav over his post-match comments linking their victory to the Pahalgam attack that happened in April this year.

Yadav had attributed the India’s victory over Pakistan to the bereaved families of Pahalgam attack and the “brave Indian armed forces.” He Had also said that “We hope they continue to inspire us, and we give them more reasons to smile whenever we step onto the field.”