For violating the International Cricket Council’s (ICC) Code of Conduct during the One Day International (ODI) against England in Lahore on October 26, Pakistan fast bowler Haris Rauf was officially reprimanded and fined twenty percent of his match fee. The punishments were made public on the ICC’s website.
In a press release dated October 28, 2026, the ICC stated that Rauf had violated Article 2.2 of the ICC Code of Conduct for Players and Player Support Personnel, which deals with acting in a way that is against the spirit of the game. As a result, his disciplinary record was increased by one demerit point. Importantly, this was his third offence in a 24-month period, increasing his total number of demerit points to five.
The incident happened at the end of Pakistan’s innings’ 46th over. Rauf argued with England all-rounder Will Jacks after calling for a wide delivery from the non-striker’s end. Rauf raised his bat and continued the exchange despite umpire Sharfuddoula Ibne Shahid’s warning. He then brushed past the umpire and went back to his position.
In the meantime, the same game had disciplinary repercussions for England. After accounting for all allowed time allowances, the tourists were deemed to be three overs short of the required objective and were penalised 15% of their match fee. Every team that does not bowl its whole allotment within the given time is subject to a five per cent fine each over short under Article 2.22 of the ICC Code of Conduct, which addresses minimum over-rate offences.
No formal hearing was required because England captain Harry Brook acknowledged the offence on behalf of his team and agreed to the punishment suggested by Jeff Crowe of the Emirates ICC Elite Panel of Match Referees. The issue was settled without the necessity for a disciplinary panel, much like in Rauf’s case.
