Pakistan’s Rauf sanctioned for conduct contrary to ‘spirit’ of cricket
Summary
The ICC reprimanded Pakistan fast bowler Haris Rauf and fined him 20 percent of his match fee for conduct during an ODI against England. England were fined 15 percent of their players’ match fees for bowling three overs short of the required rate.Key Facts
- Rauf breached Level 1 of the ICC Code of Conduct during Sunday’s ODI tri-series match against England.
- The ICC said Rauf argued with England all-rounder Will Jacks, raised his bat and brushed past umpire Sharfuddoula Ibne Shahid.
- The incident happened at the end of the 46th over of Pakistan’s innings.
- The ICC added one demerit point to Rauf’s record, bringing his total to five.
- England were three overs short of their target after time allowances were taken into account.
- Rauf and England captain Harry Brook admitted their respective offences and accepted the proposed sanctions, so no formal hearings were held.
- Pakistan won the match by one wicket and advanced to the final.
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