PCB to fight ICC on the punishment imposed in Haris Rauf before the final of the Asian Cup 2025
The president of Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), Mohin Naqvi, replied after the fast launcher Haris Rauf was sentenced to a fine of 30% of his match fees for having used an abusive language during the intention of the Super 4 against India in the Asian Cup 2025. The PCB would have announced his intention to appeal the decision in terms of member of the Paceer.
According to several reports, ICC has punishable for Using bad words during the game. He attended an official hearing with the ICC match referee, Richie Richardson, and pleaded “not guilty”. It should be noted that the ICC has not yet published an official declaration on the sanction given to Rauf.
Haris Rauf punished by ICC before the Asian Cup final 2025
During the Super Fours of September 21 against India, Haris Rauf made controversial gestures to the crowd, including a “6-0” signal, which many have linked to the unconceptions of Pakistan to bring down Indian fighter planes in Operation Sindoor. He also imitated an airplane over the field.
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Earlier in the match, Rauf was involved in a heated verbal exchange with Indian strikers Shubman Gill and Abhishek Sharma. Later, he used abusive language after rejecting the Guiche-Gateur Samson guardian. However, Green’s men lost the six counters’ match in Dubai.
These matches were the first clashes in India-Pakistan after the Pahalgam terrorist attack in April, followed by Operation Sindoor and three days of cross-border strikes. Captains Suryakumar Yadav and Salman Ali Agha avoided hand handles before launching the two Asian Cup games.
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The BCCI filed an official complaint on Wednesday against Haris Rauf and Sahibzada Farhan for having made provocative gestures during the Asian Cup.
Earlier, Pakistan had filed a complaint against the captain of India Suryakumar Yadav for having dedicated victory to the group stadium to the terrorist victims of Pahalgam and the Indian armed forces. Suryakumar would have been invited to avoid politically sensitive remarks for the rest of the tournament.
Pakistan has lost the two games against India. However, they beat Sri Lanka and Bangladesh in the Super Four stage to reach the final, where they will meet India for the third time of the tournament in Dubai on September 28. It will be the first final confrontation of the Asian Cup between the two archivals.
PCB to use Haris Rauf after ICC sanctions
According to Revsportz, Pakistan Cricket Board is expected to call the sanction of the ICC against Rauf. The fast launcher was penalized for his driving during the Asian Cup match against India in Dubai, which prompted the Council to act on his behalf.
“🚨 PCB to call on Haris Rauf after Pakistan Pacer was sanctioned by the ICC after its actions in the match against India on September 21 in Dubai,” reported Revsportz.
🚨 PCB to call on Haris Rauf after Pakistan Pacer was sanctioned by the ICC after its actions in the match against India on September 21 in Dubai.
Reports @RoHItJUgLAn– Revsportz Global (@revsportzglobal) SepteMBeR 27,, 2025
The Asian Cup was overshadowed by tense moments between India and Pakistan. India, led by Suryakumar Yadav, would only focus on cricket and would avoid hand handles. The men in blue have obtained the title eight times, while Pakistan won two victories.
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