Jasprit Bumrah Penalized by ICC in Asia Cup 2025
Jasprit Bumrah, the Indian cricket star, received one demerit point from the International Cricket Council (ICC) for his 'plane' send-off to Haris Rauf during the Asia Cup 2025 final against Pakistan.
Details of the Incident
During the final match, Bumrah bowled out Haris Rauf in the 18th over of the Pakistan innings and mimicked Rauf's 'crashing plane' gesture as a send-off. This gesture had earlier drawn criticism as it appeared to reference the military tensions between the two nations.
"Jasprit Bumrah (India) accepted a charge under Article 2.21 for conduct that brings the game into disrepute and the proposed sanction of an official warning, which resulted in one demerit point. As he accepted the sanction, no formal hearing was required."
Arshdeep Singh Cleared of Charges
Meanwhile, India fast bowler Arshdeep Singh faced a separate hearing by ICC match referee Andy Pycroft concerning an alleged breach of conduct during the Super 4 match against Pakistan.
"Following a hearing conducted by ICC Match Referee Andy Pycroft: Arshdeep Singh (India) was found not guilty of an alleged breach of Article 2."
Context of Controversy
- Haris Rauf initially received widespread criticism for his 'crashing plane' gesture during the Super 4 stage of the tournament.
- Bumrah's replication of the gesture in the final intensified the scrutiny surrounding player conduct amidst political tensions.
Both incidents highlight the ICC's enforcement of discipline related to player behavior in high-stakes international matches.
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