Pakistan Fast Bowler Haris Rauf Banned for Two Matches
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has suspended Pakistan fast bowler Haris Rauf for two matches due to breaches of its code of conduct during the Asia Cup Twenty20 matches against India.
Details of the Suspension
Rauf received a total of four demerit points from two separate violations in the games against India in September. The ICC stated that Rauf violated the article relating to bringing the game into disrepute. He denied both charges, but after formal hearings, the suspension was confirmed.
The two-match ban means Rauf will miss the first two matches of the ODI series against South Africa and will only be eligible to play from the third match onwards in Faisalabad.
Context and Impact
- Rauf missed the opening match of the three-game ODI series against South Africa, which Pakistan won narrowly by two wickets.
- This sanction was triggered automatically after accumulating four demerit points within 24 months, as per ICC rules.
- The political tensions between India and Pakistan were evident during the Asia Cup, with Indian players refusing to shake hands with their Pakistani counterparts during all three matches, including the toss.
"Rauf breached the article that concerns bringing the game into disrepute," ICC said.
"Indian players refused to shake hands with Pakistan players during all the three Asia Cup games, including no handshakes at the toss."
Author's summary: Haris Rauf's two-match ban highlights disciplinary enforcement in cricket amid ongoing tense relations between Pakistan and India during the Asia Cup.
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