Pakistan fast bowler Haris Rauf has been fined 20% of his match fee for breaching Level 1 of the International Cricket Council’s (ICC) Code of Conduct during the match against England.
Haris Rauf has also received one demerit point, which has been added to his disciplinary record following the incident involving England all-rounder Will Jacks.
According to details, Rauf expressed disagreement with an umpire’s decision on a wide delivery before becoming involved in a verbal exchange with Jacks during the match. The incident was considered a breach of the ICC’s disciplinary regulations, resulting in the financial penalty.
Level 1 offences under the ICC Code of Conduct cover relatively minor breaches of on-field behaviour and can include showing dissent at an umpire’s decision, inappropriate conduct and the use of language or gestures that could be considered unacceptable during a match.
The penalty means Rauf will have 20% of his match fee deducted, while the additional demerit point will remain on his disciplinary record in accordance with the ICC’s rules.
Players accumulate demerit points when they commit offences under the Code of Conduct. If a player receives four or more demerit points within a 24-month period, these can be converted into suspension points, potentially resulting in a ban from international cricket.
Meanwhile, England have also faced disciplinary action following the same match, with the entire team fined 10% of its match fees for maintaining a slow over rate.
The English side was found to have fallen three overs short of the required rate within the stipulated time, prompting the ICC to impose the financial sanction.
Slow over-rate penalties are intended to ensure that international matches progress within the prescribed time limits and that teams fulfil their obligations under playing conditions.
The disciplinary decisions come as both sides continue their international cricket commitments as the ICC Code of Conduct serving as the framework for maintaining discipline, sportsmanship and acceptable behaviour on the field.
