Pakistan paceman Haris Rauf has been fined 30 per cent of his match fees for his “abusive language and aggressive gestures” during the Super 4 match against India in the Asia Cup. Meanwhile, his teammate Sahibzada Farhan, who celebrated his half-century in the same match with a ‘gun-fire’ gesture, received a warning, without any financial penalty.
The hearing took place at the Pakistan team hotel under match referee Richie Richardson. Both players were present in person, although their statements were submitted in writing, and they were joined by team manager Naveed Akram Cheema.
On Wednesday, the BCCI filed a formal complaint accusing the two of making provocative gestures. The rival sides are set to face each other in the regional showpiece final on Sunday.
The ongoing Asia Cup heated up the rivalry between the two teams after India refused to shake hands with Pakistan in the group stage match. They did the same in the Super 4 match, during which the Pakistan players also got into heated altercations with them during the second innings.
Earlier, Rauf and Farhan had pleaded not guilty during their ICC hearing for allegedly provocative actions in the match against India, according to tournament sources.
