Suryakumar Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Haris Rauf given demerit points for ICC Code of Conduct breaches

ICC Code of Conduct Breaches in Asia Cup 2025

Suryakumar Yadav, Haris Rauf, Jasprit Bumrah, and Sahibzada Farhan were sanctioned for breaches of the ICC Code of Conduct during the Asia Cup 2025. The International Cricket Council confirmed the outcomes of the proceedings related to matches played between India and Pakistan in September 2025.

Sanctions Announced

Haris Rauf accumulated four demerit points within 24 months, leading to two suspension points under ICC disciplinary rules.
Suryakumar Yadav, India’s T20 captain, received two demerit points and was fined 30% of his match fee.
Sahibzada Farhan received an official warning and one demerit point.
Jasprit Bumrah was also sanctioned, though specific details were not listed.

Incidents on September 14, 2025 (India vs. Pakistan)

During this match, the following decisions were made:

Suryakumar Yadav was found guilty of breaching Article 2.21 of the ICC Code of Conduct, relating to conduct that discredits the game. He was fined 30% of his match fee and given two demerit points.
Sahibzada Farhan committed the same offense, received an official warning, and was assigned one demerit point.
Haris Rauf also breached the same article, fined 30% of his match fee, and received two demerit points.

September 21, 2025 (India vs. Pakistan)

“India’s Arshdeep Singh was found not guilty of an alleged breach of Article 2.”

Disciplinary Proceedings

The hearings took place under the supervision of the ICC Elite Panel of Match Referees, addressing misconduct during the matches on September 14, 21, and 28.

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“Haris Rauf’s total of four demerit points within 24 months resulted in two suspension points under the ICC’s disciplinary framework.”

Summary: Key players including Suryakumar Yadav and Haris Rauf were penalized for conduct violations during the Asia Cup 2025, reflecting the ICC's strict disciplinary measures.

Sportstar — 2025-11-04