The International Cricket Council has fined Pakistan fast bowler Haris Rauf 20 percent of his match fee for breaching its code of conduct during the One-Day International against England in Lahore, an incident that overshadowed a tense finish to the tri-nation series clash.
The confrontation occurred on Sunday at the end of Pakistan’s 46th over, when Rauf appealed for a wide and became embroiled in a heated argument with England all-rounder Will Jacks. During the exchange, the bowler raised his bat and continued to argue despite a warning from umpire Sharfuddoula.
Third Offence in 24 Months
The ICC found Rauf guilty of breaching Article 2.2 of its Code of Conduct, which covers inappropriate conduct toward players or match officials. Alongside the financial penalty, he received one demerit point, bringing his disciplinary total to five.
It marked the third offence on Rauf’s record within a 24-month period, a detail that adds weight to the sanction and leaves the fast bowler closer to the threshold that triggers an automatic suspension.
Rauf admitted his mistake and accepted the sanction proposed by match referee Jeff Crowe, avoiding the need for a formal hearing.
England Penalised for Slow Over-Rate
England were also fined 15 percent of their match fee for maintaining a slow over-rate, having failed to bowl three overs within the stipulated time. Captain Harry Brook accepted the offence and the proposed penalty.
The dual sanctions came on a day when Pakistan secured a thrilling one-wicket victory over England to qualify for the final of the tri-nation ODI series. Pakistan will face Sri Lanka in the final on October 31.
