Haris Rauf fined by ICC after heated exchange during England ODI
The incident occurred after the 46th over when Rauf appealed for a wide and argued with England all-rounder Will Jacks
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Pakistan pacer Haris Rauf was found guilty of violating Article 2.2, which addresses conduct contrary to the spirit of the game.
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Pakistan fast bowler Haris Rauf has been reprimanded by the International Cricket Council (ICC) and fined 20 per cent of his match fee for breaching the governing body's Code of Conduct during Sunday's ODI against England in Lahore.
The pacer was found guilty of violating Article 2.2, which addresses conduct contrary to the spirit of the game. He has also received one demerit point, taking his tally to five following his third offence within a 24-month period.
What happened between Haris Rauf and Will Jacks during the match?
The incident took place at the conclusion of the 46th over of Pakistan's innings when Rauf, positioned at the non-striker's end, appealed for a wide delivery before engaging in a heated argument with England all-rounder Will Jacks.
Rauf raised his bat during the confrontation and continued the exchange despite a warning from umpire Sharfuddoula Ibne Shahid. The Pakistan pacer subsequently brushed past the official as he moved towards Jacks, prompting disciplinary action.
Why were England also fined?
England were penalised 15 per cent of their match fee for maintaining an over-rate three overs below the required target after time allowances were considered.
According to Article 2.22 of the ICC Code of Conduct, players are fined five per cent of their match fee for each over their team falls short of the prescribed rate.
Did the players contest the charges?
Neither Rauf nor England captain Harry Brook challenged the charges. Both accepted the sanctions proposed by Jeff Crowe of the Emirates ICC Elite Panel of Match Referees, eliminating the need for formal hearings.
The charges were brought by on-field umpires Rashid Riaz and Sharfuddoula, third umpire Wayne Knights and fourth umpire Nassir Hussain.
The disciplinary proceedings followed a memorable encounter in which Pakistan edged England by one wicket. Shadab Khan produced an unbeaten century before combining with Rauf for an unbroken 89-run partnership for the final wicket, securing victory with 17 balls to spare.
The result confirmed Pakistan's place in the ODI tri-series final, where they are scheduled to meet Sri Lanka on 31 October.
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