Haris Rauf suspended for two ODIs after Asia Cup breaches

The International Cricket Council on Tuesday suspended Pakistan fast bowler Haris Rauf for two matches and issued sanctions against several players after finding breaches of its code of conduct during the Asia Cup matches between India and Pakistan in September, the body said. Rauf was banned after being found guilty of two separate breaches that together generated four demerit points within a 24‑month period. India captain Suryakumar Yadav was fined and received demerit points, while other players were cautioned or cleared following separate hearings.

The ICC said Rauf was found in breach of Article 2.21 of its Code of Conduct, which covers conduct that brings the game into disrepute, for incidents in the Super Four match on September 21 and in the final on September 28 in the United Arab Emirates. Each finding carried a fine equal to 30 percent of his match fee and two demerit points. Under the disciplinary framework, the four demerit points converted into two suspension points and triggered an automatic ban equivalent to two One Day internationals. As a result Rauf was not available for Pakistan’s first two ODIs against South Africa on November 4 and 6.