Pakistan's Haris Rauf Fined and Reprimanded After Clash With England's Will Jacks

Pakistan fast bowler Haris Rauf has been reprimanded and docked 20 percent of his match fee for conduct the International Cricket Council (ICC) described as contrary to the spirit of the game, following a heated exchange with England's Will Jacks.

The breach came during Sunday's One-Day International tri-series match, which Pakistan won by one wicket. Shadab Khan's batting was central to the result. Chasing England's 242, the home side had slumped to 154-9 before Shadab and Rauf added 89 for the final wicket. Rauf struck the winning run, sending Pakistan into the series final.

According to the ICC, the incident took place at the end of the 46th over of Pakistan's innings. Rauf appealed for a wide at the non-striker's end and then argued with Jacks, an England all-rounder. He raised his bat and kept the exchange going even after umpire Sharfuddoula Ibne Shahid issued a warning. He also brushed past the umpire as he walked toward Jacks.

Rauf was found to have breached Article 2.2 of the ICC Code of Conduct for Players and Player Support Personnel, a Level 1 offence. One demerit point was added to his disciplinary record, which now stands at five. This was his third offence within 24 months.

Under ICC rules, four or more demerit points accumulated within a 24-month period convert into two suspension points. Those equate to a ban from one Test, two ODIs or two T20Is. Rauf served a two-match ODI ban last year after breaches in three Asia Cup games against India. If he reaches eight demerit points, the bans will be doubled.

England were also penalised. The team was fined 15 percent of its match fee for finishing three overs short of its target once time allowances were taken into account. Under Article 2.22 of the Code of Conduct, players lose 5 percent of their match fee for each over their side fails to bowl in the allotted time.

Rauf and England captain Harry Brook both admitted their offences and accepted the sanctions proposed by Jeff Crowe of the Emirates ICC Elite Panel of Match Referees, so no formal hearings were needed. The charges were brought by on-field umpires Rashid Riaz and Sharfuddoula, third umpire Wayne Knights and fourth umpire Nassir Hussain.

Pakistan have secured a place in the final, which is scheduled for Saturday. England meet Sri Lanka on Thursday, seeking redemption and a chance to reach the final after being thrashed by the Lions last week.