Pakistan’s Haris Rauf has received an official reprimand and a fine of 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. He accepted the sanctions proposed by match referee Jeff Crowe of the Emirates ICC Elite Panel of Match Referees, so no formal hearing was needed.
The offence also adds one demerit point to his disciplinary record. Because this was his third offence within a 24-month period, his total now stands at five demerit points.
What happened on the field
The incident came 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. As he walked towards Jacks, he brushed past the umpire.
England’s over-rate penalty
England have been fined 15 per cent of their match fee after they were found to be 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 are fined five per cent of their match fee for each over their side fails to bowl within the allotted time. England captain Harry Brook admitted the offence and accepted the sanction.
On-field umpires Rashid Riaz and Sharfuddoula, third umpire Wayne Knights and fourth umpire Nassir Hussain brought the charges.
Pakistan’s dramatic win
The disciplinary action followed a thrilling ODI in which Pakistan won by one wicket. Shadab Khan struck an unbeaten century and shared an unbroken 89-run partnership for the 10th wicket with Rauf, 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.