In a significant disciplinary move, the International Cricket Council (ICC) has come down hard on players from both India and Pakistan following their recent T20I encounter. The cricket governing body has imposed substantial penalties for breaches of the ICC Code of Conduct during the high-voltage match.
Indian Captain Penalized
Team India's skipper Suryakumar Yadav has been slapped with a 30% fine on his match fee for maintaining a slow over-rate during the thrilling contest. The Indian team was found one over short of the required target after accounting for time allowances, marking a costly oversight for the captain.
Pakistan Pacer Faces Harsher Punishment
Meanwhile, Pakistan's speedster Haris Rauf has received an even more severe punishment. The fiery pacer has been suspended for two One-Day Internationals following his involvement in an on-field altercation. This suspension deals a significant blow to Pakistan's bowling attack ahead of their upcoming ODI commitments.
Code of Conduct Violations Explained
The ICC confirmed that both players accepted the sanctions proposed by match referee Andy Pycroft, avoiding the need for formal hearings. The penalties underscore the ICC's zero-tolerance approach towards maintaining discipline and sportsmanship in international cricket.
For Suryakumar Yadav, this serves as a stern reminder about the importance of maintaining over-rates, while Haris Rauf's suspension highlights the serious consequences of on-field misconduct in high-pressure matches between arch-rivals.
