Jasprit Bumrah Penalized by ICC in Asia Cup 2025 Controversy
Indian pacer Jasprit Bumrah received one demerit point from the International Cricket Council (ICC) for his 'plane' send-off gesture directed at Pakistan's Haris Rauf during the Asia Cup 2025 final. The incident drew attention due to its sensitive nature, referencing ongoing military tensions between the two countries.
"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."
Incident Background
During the Asia Cup final, Bumrah dismissed Haris Rauf in the 18th over and imitated Rauf's earlier "crashing plane" gesture, which had sparked criticism during the Super 4 game between India and Pakistan. The gesture referred to the military conflict between the nations, causing controversy.
Arshdeep Singh Found Not Guilty
In a related development, India fast bowler Arshdeep Singh faced a hearing by ICC match referee Andy Pycroft over an alleged code of conduct violation during the Super 4 match against Pakistan. He was ultimately cleared of any wrongdoing.
"Following a hearing conducted by ICC Match Referee Andy Pycroft: Arshdeep Singh (India) was found not guilty of an alleged breach of Article 2."
Summary
The ICC officially reprimanded Jasprit Bumrah for unsportsmanlike conduct while clearing Arshdeep Singh of similar allegations in the Asia Cup 2025 matches between India and Pakistan.
Author’s summary: Jasprit Bumrah was officially sanctioned by the ICC for his controversial gesture in Asia Cup 2025, while teammate Arshdeep Singh was cleared of misconduct allegations.