India’s win against Pakistan in the Asia Cup on September 14 has taken a new turn, with the ICC now reviewing a complaint against Indian captain Suryakumar Yadav.
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) lodged a formal complaint, claiming Yadav’s comments after the match politicised the game and violated the neutrality code. The ICC confirmed that it has received two official reports from the PCB. These covered Yadav’s presentation ceremony speech and his press conference remarks.
According to reports, match referee Richie Richardson wrote to the Indian team management. He explained that after reviewing the evidence, Yadav’s words were found to have “potentially harmed the image of the sport.” He also stated that a charge should be filed against the Indian captain.
The ICC has given Suryakumar Yadav two options. He can either accept the charge or face a formal disciplinary hearing. The hearing, if required, will include representatives from the ICC, PCB, BCCI, and Yadav himself.
In his speech after India’s victory, Yadav dedicated the win to the victims of the Pahalgam attack and praised the armed forces. Later, in his press conference, he revealed that Indian players had skipped handshakes with the Pakistan team on instructions from the BCCI and the Indian government.
The PCB argued that such remarks brought politics into cricket, which is against ICC rules. The matter has further strained ties between the cricket boards of India and Pakistan.
The outcome of the review could lead to serious consequences for Yadav. Possible penalties range from fines to a suspension, depending on the final verdict.
This case has drawn significant attention, as it could set a new precedent for how the ICC handles politically sensitive remarks made by players during international tournaments.
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