Haris Rauf fined for conduct dispute as Pakistan advances to series final

Haris Rauf received a reprimand and a fine equal to 20 percent of his match fee from the International Cricket Council for behavior that violated the spirit of the game. The sanction follows a dispute between the Pakistan pacer and England all-rounder Will Jacks during Sunday's One-Day International tri-series match.

The incident occurred at the conclusion of the 46th over of Pakistan's innings. Rauf appealed for a wide at the non-striker's end and began an exchange with Jacks. According to the ICC, the right-arm fast bowler raised his bat and continued arguing despite a warning from umpire Sharfuddoula Ibne Shahid. He subsequently brushed past the umpire while moving toward Jacks.

Rauf breached Article 2.2 of the ICC Code of Conduct for Players and Player Support Personnel. The board assigned him one demerit point, bringing his total to five within a 24-month period. This marks his third offense in that window. Under current ICC regulations, accumulating four or more demerit points results in two suspension points. Those points equate to a ban from one Test match, two ODIs, or two T20Is.

The disciplinary framework doubles the length of bans if a player reaches eight demerit points. Rauf previously served a two-ODI ban last year after committing breaches in three Asia Cup games against India.

England also faced financial penalties for failing to meet the required over-rate. The visitors were fined 15 percent of their match fee after falling three overs short of their target once time allowances were applied. ICC rules stipulate a 5 percent fine for every over a side fails to bowl within the permitted time.

Both Rauf and England captain Harry Brook admitted to their respective offenses and accepted the sanctions proposed by Jeff Crowe of the Emirates ICC Elite Panel of Match Referees. This admission removed the need for formal hearings. The charges were initially levelled by on-field umpires Rashid Riaz and Sharfuddoula, third umpire Wayne Knights, and fourth umpire Nassir Hussain.

The match itself ended with Pakistan defeating England by one wicket. Shadab Khan and Rauf formed an 89-run partnership to guide the home side to victory after they were reduced to 154-9 in pursuit of England's 242. Rauf hit the winning run to secure Pakistan's spot in the series final on Saturday. England will face Sri Lanka on Thursday for a chance to redeem themselves and qualify for the final.