Jasprit Bumrah Punished By ICC In Asia Cup 2025 Row; Another India Pacer Found Not Guilty

Jasprit Bumrah Penalized by ICC in Asia Cup 2025 Controversy

Indian pacer Jasprit Bumrah was issued one demerit point by the International Cricket Council (ICC) for his provocative 'plane' celebration directed at Haris Rauf during the Asia Cup 2025 final against Pakistan.

Details of the Incident

After dismissing Rauf in the 18th over of Pakistan's innings, Bumrah mimicked Rauf's earlier 'crashing plane' gesture, which referenced the ongoing military tensions between India and Pakistan. This act led to scrutiny as Rauf himself had been criticized for the same gesture during their Super 4 match.

ICC Statement on Bumrah's Sanction

"Jasprit Bumrah (India) accepted a charge under Article 2.21 for conduct that brings the game into disrepute and the proposed sanction of an official warning, which resulted in one demerit point. As he accepted the sanction, no formal hearing was required."

Arshdeep Singh Cleared of Misconduct

A separate hearing overseen by ICC Match Referee Andy Pycroft reviewed alleged misconduct by Indian fast bowler Arshdeep Singh in the Super 4 phase against Pakistan. The outcome was in Singh's favor.

"Following a hearing conducted by ICC Match Referee Andy Pycroft: Arshdeep Singh (India) was found not guilty of an alleged breach of Article 2."

Summary

The ICC disciplined Bumrah with a demerit point for unsportsmanlike conduct while clearing Arshdeep Singh of any wrongdoing in the Asia Cup 2025 disputes.

Author's summary: ICC sanctioned Jasprit Bumrah for a disrespectful celebration in Asia Cup 2025 but cleared Arshdeep Singh, highlighting the council’s strict stance on player conduct.

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NDTV Sports NDTV Sports — 2025-11-04

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