Haris Rauf was penalized for an on-field confrontation during Pakistan’s win over England

Haris Rauf was fined for a heated exchange with Will Jacks Pakistan fast bowler Haris Rauf has been fined 20 per cent of his match fee and given a point for his on-field conduct during Sunday’s ODI against England in Lahore. The visitors were also penalized for not maintaining the required overhang.The International Cricket Council (ICC) confirmed that Rauf had breached Article 2.2 of its Code of Conduct for Players and Player Support Personnel, which covers conduct contrary to the spirit of the game. He was given an official reprimand, taking his tally to five points after his third offense in 24 months.The incident occurred at the end of Pakistan’s innings, after the 46th over, when Rauf was at the non-striker’s end. Walk appealed to the wide before falling into contention with England all-rounder Will Jacks.Rauf picked up his bat during the exchange and continued to argue despite being warned by referee Sharfuddoulou Ibne Shahid. He then pushed past the referee and headed for Jacks.England received a separate penalty, with their players fined 15 per cent of their match fees for keeping the overrated three overs below the required level, even though the time limits were taken into account.The sanction was imposed under Article 2.22 of the ICC Code of Conduct, which provides for a five percent penalty on the players’ match fees for any team that does not meet the minimum overvaluation requirement.Both Rauf and England captain Harry Brook accepted the charges and punishments proposed by Jeff Crowe of the Emirates ICC’s elite panel of umpires. As a result, neither case required a formal hearing.Charges against both teams were made by on-field umpires Rashid Riaz and Sharfuddoula, third umpire Wayne Knights and fourth umpire Nassir Hussain.The disciplinary proceedings followed a dramatic match in which Pakistan secured a one-wicket victory while chasing England’s total. Shadab Khan played a crucial role with an unbeaten century to keep Pakistan in the hunt during the closing stages.Shadab and Rauf then put on an unbroken partnership of 89 runs for the last wicket to see Pakistan through with 17 balls to spare.The win also booked Pakistan a place in the final of the ODI tri-series where they are scheduled to face Sri Lanka on October 31.