Pakistan fast bowler Haris Rauf has been fined 20 per cent of his match fee and received an official reprimand for his conduct during the ODI against England in Lahore on Sunday, the International Cricket Council (ICC) confirmed.
Rauf was found guilty of breaching Article 2.2 of the ICC Code of Conduct, which deals with behaviour contrary to the spirit of the game. He has also received one demerit point, taking his total to five following his third offence in 24 months.
What Happened Between Haris Rauf And Will Jacks?
The incident took place at the end of the 46th over of Pakistan’s innings. Rauf, standing at the non-striker’s end, appealed for a wide before getting involved in an argument with England all-rounder Will Jacks.
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The Pakistan pacer raised his bat during the exchange and continued arguing even after umpire Sharfuddoula Ibne Shahid warned him. Rauf then brushed past the umpire as he walked towards Jacks.
The incident led to disciplinary action from the ICC, with Rauf facing a fine and an official reprimand.
England Fined For Slow Over-Rate
England have also been penalised for their slow over-rate in the match. The visitors were fined 15 per cent of their match fee after falling three overs short of the required rate, even after time allowances were taken into account.
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According to Article 2.22 of the ICC Code of Conduct, players are fined five per cent of their match fee for every over their team fails to bowl within the allotted time.
Rauf, Harry Brook Accept ICC Sanctions
Both Rauf and England captain Harry Brook admitted their respective offences and accepted the penalties proposed by Jeff Crowe of the Emirates ICC Elite Panel of Match Referees. No formal hearings were required.
The charges were brought by on-field umpires Rashid Riaz and Sharfuddoula, third umpire Wayne Knights and fourth umpire Nassir Hussain.