IND vs PAK: Shock before India vs Pakistan match, ICC gives severe punishment to Suryakumar Yadav

IND vs PAK: The highly anticipated final of the Asia Cup between India and Pakistan is set to take place on September 28th. However, before that, Indian cricket team captain Suryakumar Yadav has been severely punished by the International Cricket Council (ICC). This punishment was imposed for his statements and behavior following an India-Pakistan match in the Asia Cup. The ICC fined Suryakumar 30 percent of his match fee.

What happened in the India-Pakistan match?

The Indian and Pakistani teams have faced each other twice in this year's Asia Cup. The Indian team defeated Pakistan in both matches. The first match was played at the Dubai International Stadium in the league stage, where India defeated Pakistan by seven wickets in a one-sided manner. After this match, the Indian players did not shake hands with the Pakistani players, which is considered part of the spirit of sportsmanship in cricket.

In the post-match press conference, Suryakumar Yadav said something that sparked controversy. Surya expressed his solidarity with the Indian Army, saying he stands with the victims of the Pahalgam terror attack and dedicates this victory to the armed forces who participated in Operation Sindoor. This statement prompted a complaint from the Pakistani team, following which the ICC investigated the matter and found Suryakumar guilty.

What did Suryakumar Yadav do after the toss and the match?

During the first India-Pakistan match on September 14, Suryakumar Yadav did not shake hands with Pakistani captain Salman Ali Agha during the toss. Even after winning the match, the Indian players went straight to the dressing room without the customary handshake. When asked about violating the spirit of the game at a press conference, Surya said, "There is more than just the spirit of the game." He further stated that he stands with the victims of the Pahalgam terror attack and dedicates this victory to the armed forces. The ICC found Suryakumar Yadav guilty of violating the code of conduct for this statement.

Surya appeals against sanction

Suryakumar Yadav has appealed against the ICC's 30% match fee fine. According to sources, the matter may be reheard, and a final decision will be made after that. Surya's move indicates that he stands by his statement and stance, but wants to resolve the matter within ICC regulations.

India-Sri Lanka match before the final

Meanwhile, ahead of the Asia Cup final, India and Sri Lanka will face off in a crucial match today at the Dubai International Stadium. This match is crucial for both teams in their preparations for the final. The final match will then be played between India and Pakistan on September 28th, which will determine the champion of the Asia Cup 2025.

India-Pakistan match: Always in the news

Cricket matches between India and Pakistan have always been a center of excitement and controversy. Due to the strained relations between the two countries, every incident on the field makes headlines. This time, Suryakumar Yadav's statement and the ICC's action have further heated up the atmosphere ahead of the final. It will be interesting to see how both teams perform in the final and whether Surya's appeal has any impact.