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Haris Rauf BANNED for Two Matches By ICC After Pakistan Pacer's Controversial Gestures During IND vs PAK Asia Cup 2025 Super 4 Match

The Pakistan National Cricket Team fast bowler was under the spotlight after he made a controversial '6-0' gesture at the fans while fielding an India vs Pakistan Asia Cup 2025 Super 4 match. India defeated Pakistan three times, including in the final of Asia Cup 2025 en route to the title.

Haris Rauf BANNED for Two Matches By ICC After Pakistan Pacer's Controversial Gestures During IND vs PAK Asia Cup 2025 Super 4 Match

Haris Rauf has been banned for two matches by the ICC (International Cricket Council) after the Pakistan pacer made controversial gestures during the IND vs PAK Asia Cup 2025 Super 4 match in Dubai on September 21. The Pakistan pacer attracted the spotlight for making a controversial '6-0' gesture towards the fans after being taunted with Virat Kohli chants. The ICC, in a statement, mentioned that Haris Rauf was found guilty of having breached Article 2.21 and was fined 30 per cent. Additionally, he was handed two demerit points, which took his total of demerit points to four, within a period of 24 months. And as per the regulations, he was banned by the cricket governing body for two matches. The bans will be for the PAK vs SA 1st ODI and PAK vs SA 2nd ODI, on November 4 and November 6, respectivel,y in Faisalabad. Haris Rauf Found Guilty, Fined 30% of Match Fees for ‘Aggressive Gesture’ During IND vs PAK Asia Cup 2025 Super 4 Clash; ICC Reprimands Sahibzada Farhan for 'Gun' Celebration.

Haris Rauf Banned for Two Matches by ICC

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