Haris Rauf fined 20% after heated exchange in England ODI

Pakistan fast bowler Haris Rauf has been reprimanded and fined 20 per cent of his match fee for breaching the International Cricket Council’s (ICC) Code of Conduct during the dramatic ODI against England in Lahore on Sunday. England have also been penalised for maintaining a slow over-rate during the contest.

According to the ICC, Rauf was found guilty of a Level 1 offence under Article 2.2 of the Code of Conduct for Players and Player Support Personnel, which covers conduct contrary to the spirit of the game.

The disciplinary action also adds one demerit point to Rauf’s record, taking his total to five points following his third offence within a 24-month period.

The incident occurred at the end of the 46th over of Pakistan’s innings, when Rauf appealed for a wide delivery at the non-striker’s end before becoming involved in an argument with England all-rounder Will Jacks.

Rauf raised his bat during the exchange and continued the confrontation despite a warning from umpire Sharfuddoula Ibne Shahid. He then brushed past the umpire while moving towards Jacks, prompting the subsequent disciplinary action.

Meanwhile, England have been fined 15 per cent of their match fees after being found three overs short of their required rate, even after time allowances were taken into account.

Under Article 2.22 of the ICC Code of Conduct, players are fined five per cent of their match fee for every over their team fails to bowl within the allotted time.

Rauf and England captain Harry Brook admitted their respective offences and accepted the sanctions proposed by Jeff Crowe of the Emirates ICC Elite Panel of Match Referees. Consequently, neither case required a formal hearing.

The charges were brought by on-field umpires Rashid Riaz and Sharfuddoula, third umpire Wayne Knights and fourth umpire Nassir Hussain.

The disciplinary measures followed an extraordinary match in which Pakistan edged England by one wicket in a thrilling finish. Shadab Khan played a decisive role, scoring an unbeaten century and sharing an unbroken 89-run partnership with Rauf for the final wicket.

The late stand guided Pakistan to victory with 17 balls remaining, turning a tense contest into a memorable win for the home side.

The result also secured Pakistan’s place in the ODI tri-series final, where they are scheduled to face Sri Lanka on October 31.

While Rauf’s on-field conduct has resulted in an ICC sanction, his contribution with the bat during the dramatic finish remains part of Pakistan’s remarkable victory over England.