Pakistan fast bowler Haris Rauf has been handed an official reprimand and fined 20 per cent of his match fee for breaching Level 1 of the ICC Code of Conduct during the ODI against England in Lahore on Sunday.
Rauf breached Article 2.2 of the ICC Code of Conduct for Players and Player Support Personnel, which covers conduct contrary to the spirit of the game. The offence also earned him one demerit point. Because it was his third offence within a 24-month period, his total rises to five demerit points.
What happened in the 46th over
The incident occurred at the end of the 46th over of Pakistan’s innings. At the non-striker’s end, Rauf appealed for a wide and then argued with England all-rounder Will Jacks. He raised his bat and continued the exchange despite a warning from umpire Sharfuddoula Ibne Shahid. He then brushed past the umpire while walking toward Jacks.
England penalised for slow over-rate
England received a separate punishment. They were fined 15 per cent of their match fee after being found three overs short of their target once time allowances were taken into account.
Under Article 2.22 of the ICC Code of Conduct, which covers minimum over-rate offences, players lose five per cent of their match fee for every over their side fails to bowl within the allotted time.
Admissions and charges
Rauf and England captain Harry Brook both admitted their offences and accepted the sanctions proposed by Jeff Crowe of the Emirates ICC Elite Panel of Match Referees. As a result, no formal hearings were required.
On-field umpires Rashid Riaz and Sharfuddoula levelled the charges, along with third umpire Wayne Knights and fourth umpire Nassir Hussain.
Pakistan seal victory and final place
The disciplinary action followed a dramatic ODI in which Pakistan won by one wicket. Shadab Khan struck an unbeaten century and shared an unbroken 89-run partnership with Rauf for the 10th wicket, guiding Pakistan to victory with 17 balls remaining.
The win sealed Pakistan’s place in the ODI tri-series final, where they will face Sri Lanka on 31 October.