India’s Suryakumar Yadav and Jasprit Bumrah were sanctioned by the International Cricket Council (ICC) for breaching the Code of Conduct during the Asia Cup 2025 matches against Pakistan.
The sanctions related to high-tension moments during the India-Pakistan matches. Bumrah's charge stemmed from his notable celebratory gesture after dismissing Pakistan's Haris Rauf in the final on September 28. Suryakumar's sanction was linked to political remarks expressing solidarity with victims of the Pahalgam terror attack during earlier matches.
The ICC’s Elite Panel of Match Referees managed the cases, with Richie Richardson officiating Bumrah’s case specifically.
Pakistan's Haris Rauf faced a stricter penalty: banned for 2 One Day Internationals (ODIs), received 4 demerit points, and financial fines.
"Suryakumar Yadav was found guilty of conduct bringing the game into disrepute and fined 30% of his match fees along with receiving two demerit points."
"Jasprit Bumrah accepted a similar charge and was given one demerit point without the need for a formal hearing."
Given the fines on their match fees, Suryakumar Yadav and Jasprit Bumrah will suffer only a minor financial loss.
Author's summary: ICC sanctions over Asia Cup 2025 incidents resulted in small financial penalties and demerit points for Indian players Suryakumar Yadav and Jasprit Bumrah.