Dubai: The International Cricket Council (ICC) has fined Pakistan fast bowler Haris Rauf 20 per cent of his match fee for breaching the Code of Conduct, while the England team has also been penalised financially for maintaining a slow over-rate.
Haris Rauf Sanctioned Following Exchange with Will Jacks
According to the ICC, Haris Rauf was involved in a heated exchange with England batter Will Jacks during a match between the two sides. The Pakistani fast bowler continued the argument despite being warned by the umpires, prompting disciplinary action.
The ICC deemed the conduct contrary to the spirit of the game and imposed a fine of 20 per cent of Rauf’s match fee.
Haris Rauf’s Demerit Points Rise to Five
Following the sanction, Rauf’s total number of demerit points has risen to five. Demerit points are recorded against players for breaches of the ICC Code of Conduct and form part of the disciplinary process.
England Fined for Slow Over-Rate
Meanwhile, England have been fined 15 per cent of their match fee for failing to maintain the required over-rate.
According to the ICC, England were three overs short of the required rate within the allotted time, resulting in disciplinary action for the slow over-rate offence.
