The ICC Asia Cup 2025 final between India and Pakistan turned dramatic both on and off the field as India’s star pacer Jasprit Bumrah was handed one demerit point by the International Cricket Council (ICC). The sanction came after Bumrah’s ‘plane’ send-off to Haris Rauf during the high-voltage clash in Colombo.
According to the ICC’s official statement, Bumrah was charged under Article 2.21 of the Code of Conduct, relating to “conduct that brings the game into disrepute.” The pacer accepted the charge and received an official warning along with a demerit point. The incident reignited the rivalry between the two nations, making the ICC Asia Cup 2025 final even more talked about on social media.
Arshdeep Singh Cleared, Suryakumar Penalised
Match referee Andy Pycroft also reviewed an alleged breach involving Arshdeep Singh from India during the Super 4 clash against Pakistan. The young pacer was accused of making an offensive gesture in violation of Article 2.6, but he was found not guilty after the hearing.
Meanwhile, India’s skipper Suryakumar Yadav wasn’t as lucky. He was found guilty of breaching Article 2.21 and was fined 30% of his match fee, along with two demerit points.
The ICC Asia Cup 2025 tournament, known for its fiery encounters, once again highlighted the thin line between emotion and excess on the cricket field.
Pakistan Players Also Sanctioned
The ICC didn’t spare Pakistan’s players either. Sahibzada Farhan was handed an official warning and a single demerit point, while Haris Rauf — who first made the controversial “crashing plane” gesture during the Super 4 match — faced the harshest punishment.
Rauf was fined 30% of his match fees twice and suspended for two matches, following what ICC termed as “unsporting conduct.” The strict disciplinary action across both teams shows the ICC’s commitment to upholding the spirit of cricket during the ICC Asia Cup 2025.
FAQs
Q: Why did Jasprit Bumrah get punished during the ICC Asia Cup 2025?
A: Jasprit Bumrah received a demerit point from ICC for his ‘plane’ send-off gesture to Haris Rauf during the ICC Asia Cup 2025 final.
Q: Who else was penalised in the ICC Asia Cup 2025 final?
A: Suryakumar Yadav, Sahibzada Farhan, and Haris Rauf also faced ICC sanctions in the ICC Asia Cup 2025.
Q: Was Arshdeep Singh punished during the ICC Asia Cup 2025?
A: No, Arshdeep Singh was cleared of all charges after the ICC hearing.
Q: What was Haris Rauf’s punishment in the ICC Asia Cup 2025?
A: Haris Rauf was fined twice and suspended for two matches following his “crashing plane” gesture in the ICC Asia Cup 2025.
