During the highly anticipated Asia Cup final between India and Pakistan, Indian pacer Jasprit Bumrah found himself in hot water as he received an official warning from the ICC for breaching the Code of Conduct. The incident occurred when Bumrah displayed an animated celebration after dismissing Pakistani batsman Haris Rauf. The celebration, which was deemed excessive, resulted in Bumrah being handed one demerit point. Interestingly, Rauf, the player on the receiving end of Bumrah's dismissal, was also penalized with a fine and two demerit points for a similar offense. The ICC's decision to issue a warning to Bumrah highlights the strict enforcement of the Code of Conduct in international cricket matches, ensuring that players maintain a certain level of sportsmanship and decorum on the field.
During the highly anticipated Asia Cup final between India and Pakistan, Indian pacer Jasprit Bumrah found himself in hot water as he received an official warning from the ICC for breaching the Code of Conduct. The incident occurred when Bumrah displayed an animated celebration after dismissing Pakistani batsman Haris Rauf. The celebration, which was deemed excessive, resulted in Bumrah being handed one demerit point. Interestingly, Rauf, the player on the receiving end of Bumrah's dismissal, was also penalized with a fine and two demerit points for a similar offense. The ICC's decision to issue a warning to Bumrah highlights the strict enforcement of the Code of Conduct in international cricket matches, ensuring that players maintain a certain level of sportsmanship and decorum on the field.