Indian cricket team captain Suryakumar Yadav has been found guilty of breaching the International Cricket Council’s (ICC) code of conduct after making a political statement during the Asia Cup. Match referee Richie Richardson announced the decision following a hearing held in Dubai.
According to reports, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) lodged a formal complaint against Yadav after his remarks, which were deemed political in nature. The ICC reviewed the case, and after deliberations, ruled that the Indian skipper’s comments violated the spirit of the game. As a result, Suryakumar was fined 30 percent of his match fee.
Sources confirmed that Richardson not only imposed the fine but also issued a strong warning to Yadav. He was instructed to refrain from making political statements in the future and to remain mindful of the boundaries set by the ICC code of conduct. The reprimand highlights the governing body’s zero-tolerance approach toward mixing politics with cricket.
The controversy arose in the aftermath of the Pakistan–India clash during the Asia Cup, which had already been overshadowed by heated moments on the field and a handshake dispute between players. The incident further strained relations between the two boards, with the PCB insisting that political gestures and statements have no place in international cricket.
While the ICC is expected to release the full details of the decision soon, the penalty against Suryakumar Yadav underscores the importance of maintaining professionalism and neutrality on the field. Cricket authorities have made it clear that any future breach could lead to more severe sanctions.
