SRINAGAR — Pakistan pacer Haris Rauf has been reprimanded and fined 20 per cent of his match fee for breaching the ICC Code of Conduct during Sunday’s ODI against England in Lahore, while the visitors have also been fined for a slow over-rate.
Rauf was found guilty of breaching Article 2.2 of the ICC Code of Conduct for Players and Player Support Personnel, which relates to conduct contrary to the spirit of the game. One demerit point has been added to his disciplinary record, taking his total to five following his third offence within a 24-month period.
The incident occurred at the end of the 46th over of Pakistan’s innings when Rauf appealed for a wide at the non-striker’s end before engaging in an argument with England all-rounder Will Jacks. Rauf raised his bat and continued the exchange despite a warning from umpire Sharfuddoula Ibne Shahid, before brushing past the umpire while walking towards Jacks.
Meanwhile, England have been fined 15 per cent of their match fee after being found three overs short of their target after time allowances were taken into account. Under Article 2.22 of the ICC Code of Conduct, players are fined five per cent of their match fee for every over their team 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. 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 contest 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.
With the win, Pakistan sealed their place in the ODI tri-series final, where they will face Sri Lanka on October 31. — (KIMS)