Fast bowler Haris Rauf from Pakistan has been penalized 30% of his match fees for his actions during the Asia Cup 2025 Super Four match against India on September 21, as reported by PTI.
Sahibzada Farhan, his teammate, received a warning for his ‘gunshot’ celebration in the same game.
The BCCI filed an official complaint to the International Cricket Council (ICC) against both Farhan and Rauf regarding their inappropriate behavior during the intense Super Four match on September 21.
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This decision followed an official hearing overseen by match referee Richie Richardson.
During Pakistan’s innings in the Super Four match, opener Farhan’s half-century celebration by mimicking a gun with his bat sparked controversy, being viewed as insensitive and provocative.
Later, pacer Rauf faced criticism for several incidents. After dismissing Sanju Samson, Rauf displayed aggression, and near the boundary, he responded to Indian fans’ taunts by signaling “0-6”, alluding to Pakistan’s claim of downing six Indian jets during a border conflict in May.
