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DUBAI: The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Thursday reprimanded India skipper Suryakumar Yadav for controversial remarks he made during their opening clash against arch-rivals Pakistan in the ACC Men’s Asia Cup 2025.
According to Cricinfo, Yadav was summoned today by match referee Richie Richardson and ICC officials for a meeting at a local hotel in Dubai regarding this matter.
During the meeting, Yadav was advised to avoid political comments in the future. However, the report indicated that it is unclear whether Suryakumar faced any other sanctions.
The hearing came after the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) lodged an official complaint against Yadav’s comments following India’s victory over Pakistan in the Asia Cup 2025 group stage match on September 14.
The PCB’s complaint accused Yadav of politicizing cricket and breaching the ICC’s code of conduct on neutrality.
The matter stems from Yadav dedicating the win to “the families of the victims of the Pahalgam terror attack,” which took place earlier this year in April, triggering renewed cross-border tensions.
“Want to dedicate the win to all our armed forces who showed a lot of bravery,” Yadav said during the post-match presentation.
“Hope they continue to inspire us all, and we give them more reasons on the ground whenever we get an opportunity to make them smile.”
Meanwhile, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has also lodged an official complaint with the ICC against Pakistan cricketers Haris Rauf and Sahibzada Farhan.
According to the sources, the complaint was filed via email on Wednesday regarding the on-field gestures of Pakistan players during the tense Asia Cup 2025 Super Four match in Dubai.
The September 21 fixture, the second meeting between the arch-rivals in this year’s tournament, saw several heated moments between players on both sides.
Pakistan pacers Shaheen Afridi and Haris Rauf exchanged words with India’s opening pair of Abhishek Sharma and Shubman Gill. However, the BCCI’s complaint specifically names Rauf and Farhan.
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