Suryakumar Yadav warned by ICC over 'Pahalgam' remarks after PCB's complaint; Haris Rauf, Sahibzada Farhan await ban
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The PCB had lodged multiple complaints against Indian skipper Suryakumar Yadav with the ICC, as a result of which Richie Richardson, the match referee, conducted a formal hearing that ended with a warning for the Indian skipper, and there is a possibility that no sanctions will be issued, as per reports in PTI and Dainik Jagran.
The controversies that surrounded the Indian and Pakistani players have taken a colossal shape, as a result of which the ICC had no option but to interfere. The players from both nations had adopted unique means of criticizing and mocking their opponent nation, which was hampering the spirit of the game.
The controversies were triggered following Suryakumar Yadav's remarks on the Pahalgam terror attack in the post-match presentation, Haris Rauf's obscene gestures on the field, and Sahibzada Farhan's gun celebration.
Suryakumar Yadav appears for ICC hearing
The PCB had lodged two complaints against the Indian skipper Suryakumar Yadav, one due to his remarks in the post-match presentation, followed by his further statements during the press conference.
The ICC considered that some action needed to be taken on the Indian player, as a result of which he was summoned for a formal hearing by the match referee, Richie Richardson.
As of now, it has been reported that Suryakumar attended the hearing conducted by Richardson and was accompanied by the BCCI COO Hemang Amin and Cricket Operations manager Sumeet M.
Though nothing has been made official, there is a probability that sanctions might not be imposed, but the skipper has possibly been warned to refrain from making any comment. The usual punishments for such offences include either a warning being issued, a 15 percent deduction of the match fee, or one demerit point being awarded.
Breaking News: indian skipper Suryakumar Yadav attended the @ICC hearing conducted by match referee Richie Richardson. He was accompanied by COO Hemang Amin and Cricket Operations Manager Sumeet M.
— Kushan Sarkar (@kushansarkar) September 25, 2025
The sanctions couldn't be ascertained but in all likelihood would have been told…
Haris Rauf and Sahibzada Farhan to attend the hearing tomorrow
Pakistani pacer Haris Rauf and opening batter Sahibzada Farhan will also have to face the grind of the ICC after the BCCI lodged complaints against them. Farhan made a controversial rocket launcher celebration, while Haris Rauf made a controversial plane crash gesture.
As per the latest reports from the PTI reporter Kushan Sarkar, the Pakistani players Haris Rauf and Sahibzada Farhan are set to attend the ICC hearing tomorrow. Their hearing is to be chaired by Match referee Andy Pycroft.
#BreakingNews: Farhan Sahibzada and Haris Rauf to attend @ICC hearing on alleged provocative gestures tomorrow. #INDvsPAK#AsiaCup2025
— Kushan Sarkar (@kushansarkar) September 25, 2025
Pakistan have to secure a win against Bangladesh to face off against India in the Asia Cup Final
Sri Lanka are officially knocked out of the competition, while India have made their way into the Asia Cup final with 2 wins so far in the Super-4 matches. Pakistan and Bangladesh have both lost against India and won against the Lankans.
The currently ongoing match between Pakistan and Bangladesh can be cited as an unofficial semi-final, as the winners of this match will head straight into the finals, while the losers will crash out of the competition.
Pakistan, coming to bat first, has already lost 2 early wickets in the first two overs of the game. Saim Ayub and their highest scorer, Sahibzada Farhan, have both been sent back into the pavilion at the time of writing.
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