Meanwhile, the International Cricket Council has levied a ban of 2 matches on Haris Rauf. The Pakistan fast bowler was twice found guilty of a breach of Article 2.21 of the ICC Code of Conduct, which relates to conduct that brings the game into disrepute. The first incident occurred in the 2025 Asia Cup during the match between India and Pakistan on 14th September. Haris was fined 30% of his match fee and given 2 demerit points. During the Super Six match, the pacer had abused Indian openers Shubman Gill and Abhishek Sharma and wanted to try to pick a fight with them. Later in the innings, after being mocked by Indian fans in the stands, Haris gestured related to tensions between India and Pakistan and was again punished just like a week before. He was fined 30% of his match fee and an additional 2 demerit points. For the uninitiated, accumulation of 4 or more demerit points in a 24-month period incurs a ban of one Test match or two ODIs or two T20Is for a player. Thus, Haris has been banned for the first two Pakistan vs South Africa ODI series that began today. “This takes Rauf’s total to four demerit points within a 24-month period, resulting in two suspension points under the ICC’s disciplinary framework. In accordance with the Code, Rauf is therefore suspended for Pakistan’s ODI games against South Africa on 4 and 6 November 2025,” ICC wrote. Also Read | IPL 2026 Auction: What’s Behind Teams’ Bold and Unexpected Choices? ICC Punishes Suryakumar Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, and Sahibzada Farhan Suryakumar Yadav was also fined 30% of his match fee and received two demerit points for the same breach that Haris did on September 14. If the India T20I captain breaches the code of conduct again and gets handed more demerit points, he might be suspended like Haris as well. Meanwhile, Sahibzada was issued an official warning, receiving 1 demerit point for his gun celebration. Jasprit Bumrah responded to Haris’ plane gesture with his own and, just like Sahibzada, got an official warning, receiving 1 demerit point. Haris Rauf's suspension sends a clear message that there is no place for aggressive behavior or misconduct in cricket. In addition, the ICC's decision has once again underscored the essence of discipline and respect on the field. As tempers increase in high-pressure matches, players must remember: professionalism defines true sportsmanship.