Asia Cup: Rauf Fined, Suryakumar Warned

The Asia Cup 2025 match between India and Pakistan produced reciprocal ICC disciplinary complaints and hearings after exchanges of alleged political and provocative behaviour. Pakistan’s PCB complained about India captain Suryakumar Yadav’s post‑match remarks (including a dedication to Pahalgam victims and references tied to “Operation Sindoor”) and an alleged handshake snub; match referee Richie Richardson convened a hearing and reports say the ICC warned Suryakumar to refrain from political comments, with a final verdict expected on September 26. India’s BCCI filed complaints over Pakistan’s Haris Rauf’s plane/“6‑0” gestures and alleged abusive exchanges and Sahibzada Farhan’s “gun” celebration; the ICC investigated and, according to the Times of India, Rauf was fined 30% of his match fee while Farhan received a formal warning. Reporting on penalties varied across outlets, but all accounts indicate the ICC intervened and formal hearings were held, heightening tensions between the teams.