Pakistan paceman Haris Rauf and batter Sahibzada Farhan faced ICC disciplinary action following their controversial gestures in the Super 4 clash against India in the Asia Cup 2025. Rauf was fined 30% of his match fees for “abusive language and aggressive gestures” during the match, while Farhan received a warning for his ‘gun-fire’ celebration after scoring a half-century, without any financial penalty.
Haris Rauf, Sahibzada get ICC verdict
Both players pleaded not guilty during the hearing, but the ICC deemed Rauf’s actions severe enough to merit a fine, while Farhan’s celebration was considered a minor infraction. This ruling underscores the ICC’s strict enforcement of its Code of Conduct and serves as a reminder that on-field behaviour and sportsmanship are closely monitored, especially in high-profile matches between arch-rivals India and Pakistan.
