The Chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), Mohsin Naqvi, has opted to personally settle Haris Rauf’s fine after the International Cricket Council (ICC) imposed a 30% match fee penalty on him for using “abusive language,” as reported by Samaa TV on Friday.
Sources revealed that the ICC sanctioned Rauf, while opening batsman Sahibzada Farhan was warned for his provocative celebration during the Super Fours match against India in the Asia Cup.
Samaa TV sources further disclosed that the PCB Chairman will cover the penalty himself.
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The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) filed an official complaint with the ICC and match referee Andy Pycroft against Pakistani players Sahibzada Farhan and Haris Rauf for their inappropriate actions the previous Sunday.
During India’s six-wicket victory over Pakistan at the Dubai International Stadium, Farhan and Rauf faced criticism. In the post-match presentation, Abhishek accused Pakistan of “unprovoked aggression.”
Farhan mimicked a gunshot celebration after achieving his fifty in the first innings, while Rauf engaged in a heated exchange with Abhishek Sharma and vice-captain Shubman Gill in the fifth over of the second innings.
Later, during India’s pursuit of 172 runs, Rauf, positioned near the boundary, gestured “0-6” to the Indian crowd, alluding to Pakistan’s unfounded claims of downing six Indian jets during a border skirmish in May following India’s Operation Sindoor.
The Indian team demanded stringent action against both players for behavior they deemed unacceptable. Rauf faced criticism for several instances, including showing aggression after dismissing Sanju Samson.
The PCB also lodged complaints with the ICC against Indian captain Suryakumar Yadav for his comments on the Pahalgam incident after a group-stage game on September 14.
“Perfect occasion to take a moment; we stand with the families of the Pahalgam terror attack victims. We express our solidarity. We dedicate the win to our brave armed forces, hoping to inspire them and bring smiles,” Suryakumar stated after the victory.
According to ESPNcricinfo, Suryakumar was found guilty by the ICC for breaching conduct codes with his Pahalgam remarks. Despite pleading not guilty, ICC match referee Richie Richardson upheld the fine, similar to Pakistan’s speedster, with a 30% match fee deduction.
