Will Suryakumar Yadav be banned? PCB files complaint

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Will Suryakumar Yadav be banned? PCB files complaint: Indian captain Suryakumar Yadav's statements following the victory over Pakistan in the Asia Cup 2025 have brought controversy to the fore. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has filed a complaint with the ICC regarding his remarks.

Even though India secured a berth in the Asia Cup final by defeating Bangladesh by 41 runs in the Super Four match, the complaint filed against captain Surya has caused tension within the team. In such a situation, will the ICC ban Captain Surya or impose a fine? Let's find out what the rules say.

PCB files complaint against Suryakumar Yadav

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Actually, the PCB has filed a complaint regarding Suryakumar Yadav's statements during the post-match presentation and press conference during the India-Pakistan Asia Cup Super Four match, which was played on September 14, 2025. ICC match referee Richie Richardson has sent an email to the Indian team management.

It states that the PCB has complained about Suryakumar Yadav's post-match presentation and press conference. After an investigation, it was determined that his statements could harm the image of the game. Therefore, charges are made against Suryakumar Yadav.

This email states that if Surya does not accept the allegations, a hearing will be held. That hearing will be attended by me, Surya, and a PCB representative.

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Will Surya be banned from the final match?

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According to the ICC Code of Conduct, this case is mostly considered a Level 1 offense. Level 1 violations do not result in a ban; they only carry a fine of a percentage of the match fee. A ban is only imposed if there is a Level 2, 3, or 4 offense (such as swearing, threatening, or ball tampering). This means that Suryakumar Yadav is unlikely to be banned, but he could face a fine.

What did Suryakumar say?

In the presentation after the India-Pakistan match, he (Suryakumar Yadav) said that he dedicates this victory to the martyrs of the Pulwama terrorist attack (Pahalgam) and to our soldiers. Furthermore, in the press conference, Surya stated that he had been instructed by the government and the BCCI not to shake hands with Pakistani players after the match.

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