The ICC is set to hold a critical hearing on Friday, September 26, for Pakistani players Haris Rauf and Sahibzada Farhan over their unnecessary on-field gestures during the Asia Cup Super Four game against India. The controversy, which triggered a debate across the cricketing circles, has put the duo in the spotlight under the ICC Code of Conduct breach.
Notably, BCCI also filed an official complaint against the Pakistani players, with the hearing examining whether the actions violated the spirit of the game. Fans and experts are anticipating an unbiased verdict from the ICC.
Haris Rauf & Farhan in ICC court
The hearing today will see a complaint against match referee Richie Richardson, Rauf, and Farhan. During the Super Four India vs Pakistan clash, the duo made several unwanted gestures, which were completely against the spirit of the play. These signs heightened the tension in the atmosphere between the two Asian rivals.
What will the ICC do?
Rauf and Farhan will appear with PCB officials in front of the ICC regarding these complaints. Notably, the PCB will tell the match referee that the duo only indulged in gestures and did not give verbal volleys. It remains to be seen what ICC will give a verdict if they find the players guilty.
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For the unversed, the tensions between the two Asian countries have reached a peak, and everyone is curious to know what the verdict will be before these two teams meet yet again in the summit clash on Sunday, September 28.
After defeating Bangladesh in the Super 4 and reaching the final, Pakistan's Kiwi coach Mike Hesson said, "Our focus will be on playing good cricket, that's my job." But the head coach of the Pakistan team could not guarantee that he would stop the rude or conflict-filled gestures.
