Jasprit Bumrah Punished By ICC In Asia Cup 2025 Row; Another India Pacer Found Not Guilty

Jasprit Bumrah Penalized by ICC for Asia Cup 2025 Incident

Jasprit Bumrah, the Indian cricket team’s premier fast bowler, was handed one demerit point by the International Cricket Council (ICC) for his 'plane' send-off directed at Haris Rauf during the Asia Cup 2025 final against Pakistan.

“Jasprit Bumrah (India) accepted a charge under Article 2.21 for conduct that brings the game into disrepute and the proposed sanction of an official warning, which resulted in one demerit point. As he accepted the sanction, no formal hearing was required.”

Bumrah’s gesture—a mimic of an airplane—was his response after dismissing Rauf in the 18th over of Pakistan’s innings, echoing a controversial send-off originally made by Rauf during the Super 4 stage.

Controversy Around Haris Rauf's Gesture

Haris Rauf had previously faced criticism for the 'crashing plane' celebration, seen as a sensitive reference to the military tensions between India and Pakistan, which sparked debate during their Super 4 match.

Arshdeep Singh Found Not Guilty in Separate ICC Hearing

Alongside Bumrah’s case, a hearing was held by match referee Andy Pycroft regarding an alleged breach of conduct by another Indian fast bowler, Arshdeep Singh, in the Super 4 clash against Pakistan.

“Following a hearing conducted by ICC Match Referee Andy Pycroft: Arshdeep Singh (India) was found not guilty of an alleged breach of Article 2.”

Arshdeep Singh was cleared of any wrongdoing and faced no sanctions.

Summary

The ICC sanctioned Jasprit Bumrah with a warning and one demerit point for an inappropriate send-off, while Arshdeep Singh was exonerated after a separate conduct investigation.

Author’s conclusion: The ICC’s disciplinary actions in the Asia Cup highlight the fine line players tread between competitive spirit and sportsmanship in high-stakes India-Pakistan matches.

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NDTV Sports NDTV Sports — 2025-11-04

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