Pakistan bowler reprimanded for ICC Code of Conduct breach
Pakistan pacer Haris Rauf has been reprimanded following a Level 1 breach during Sunday’s ODI against England in Lahore, while the visitors have also been fined for a slow over-rate.
Pakistan’s Haris Rauf has been handed an official reprimand and fined 20 per cent of his match fee for breaching Level 1 of the ICC Code of Conduct during the ODI against England in Lahore on Sunday.
Rauf was found to have breached Article 2.2 of the ICC Code of Conduct for Players and Player Support Personnel, which relates to displaying conduct contrary to the spirit of the game.
One demerit point has also been added to his disciplinary record. As this was his third offence within a 24-month period, his total has increased to five demerit points.
The incident occurred at the end of the 46th over of Pakistan’s innings. At the non-striker’s end, Rauf appealed for a wide before arguing with England all-rounder Will Jacks. Rauf raised his bat and continued the exchange despite a warning from umpire Sharfuddoula Ibne Shahid. He then brushed past the umpire while walking towards Jacks.
Meanwhile, England have been fined 15 per cent of their match fee after being found to be three overs short of their target after time allowances were taken into account.
Under Article 2.22 of the ICC Code of Conduct, which covers minimum over-rate offences, players are fined five per cent of their match fee for every over their side fails to bowl within the allotted time.
Rauf and England captain Harry Brook admitted their respective offences and accepted the sanctions proposed by Jeff Crowe of the Emirates ICC Elite Panel of Match Referees. As a result, no formal hearings were required.
The charges were levelled by on-field umpires Rashid Riaz and Sharfuddoula, third umpire Wayne Knights and fourth umpire Nassir Hussain.
The disciplinary action followed a dramatic ODI in which Pakistan secured a one-wicket victory over England. Shadab Khan struck an unbeaten century and shared an unbroken 89-run partnership with Rauf for the 10th wicket to guide Pakistan to victory with 17 balls remaining.
Following the win, Pakistan sealed their place in the ODI tri-series final and will face Sri Lanka on 31 October.