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Haris Rauf Fined: Pakistan cricket team fast bowler Haris Rauf has once again made headlines due to his temper and poor conduct on the field. During an ODI match against England, Haris Rauf got into an altercation with an English player, prompting the International Cricket Council (ICC) to take strict action by imposing a fine on him.
Let’s take a look at what exactly transpired on the field that led to this significant disciplinary action against Haris Rauf.
The Controversy Occurred on October 27 in Lahore
The incident took place on October 27 in Lahore during an exciting ODI match between Pakistan and England. The tension between the players of both teams was clearly visible throughout the match, eventually escalating into a heated confrontation on the field.
Why Did Haris Rauf Get into an Argument with Will Jacks?
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The dispute began immediately after the 46th over of Pakistan's innings.
- Wide Ball Appeal: At that moment, Haris Rauf was at the non-striker's end and made a vigorous appeal for a 'wide' call on a delivery bowled down the leg side.
- Verbal Spat: During this, a heated argument broke out between him and English player Will Jacks.
- Raising the Bat: The situation escalated to the point where, in a fit of rage, Haris Rauf crossed the line by raising his bat toward Will Jacks.
- Umpire Warning: The on-field umpires intervened and issued a stern warning to Rauf to calm down; however, he continued to argue despite this.
ICC Action: Heavy Fine and Demerit Point Imposed
Such undisciplined behavior on the field has proven quite costly for Haris Rauf.
The ICC has taken strict action against him, finding him guilty of breaching the Code of Conduct:- Level-1 Breach: Rauf was found guilty of a Level-1 breach of the ICC Code of Conduct.
- Match Fee Penalty: He has been fined 20 percent of his match fee.
- Demerit Point: Additionally, one demerit point has been added to his disciplinary record.
Third Major Disciplinary Breach in the Last 24 Months
This is not the first time Haris Rauf has come under the ICC's scanner.
- This marks the third instance of a disciplinary breach by Rauf within the last 24 months.
- With the addition of this new demerit point, his total number of demerit points has risen to 5.
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