India captain Suryakumar Yadav has been handed 30% of his match fee for his comments after the Pakistan game on September 14. After a thrashing win, the Mumbai batter stood in solidarity with the victims of the Pahalgam terror attack and lauded the Indian military for Operation Sindoor.
Following the incident, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) filed an official complaint against Suryakumar for his political comments. ICC recently reviewed it and spoke to Suryakumar on the same. Following the chat, a fine was imposed. The 35-year-old initially pleaded not guilty, but ICC match referee Richie Richardson wasn’t convinced. However, India are on course to appeal the verdict soon.
Haris Rauf fined
Pakistan pacer Haris Rauf has been fined 30% of his match fees for his provocative on-field gestures during the match against India on September 21. In the second innings, he imitated actions which broke the ICC’s code of conduct.
BCCI also complained about opener Sahibzada Farhan. The Indian board raised an issue about his controversial celebration after completing a half-century. However, Farhan cited that previously legendary players such as Virat Kohli and MS Dhoni have also celebrated in a similar manner. He further added that celebrating with a gun is part of their cultural tradition.
India vs Pakistan set for Asia Cup final
Courtesy of being undefeated, India have qualified for the Asia Cup final. Pakistan, on the other hand, have defeated Bangladesh and Sri Lanka and finished at number two to progress to the summit clash, which will be played on September 28.
Ahead of that, the off-field drama will add more tension to the high-voltage clash. India have already defeated Pakistan twice in the ongoing tournament and will be hoping to repeat the same. The Salman Agha-led side, on the other hand, will look for an upset.
