The ICC has also advised India's T20I captain, Suryakumar Yadav, to refrain from political statements after the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) objected to his tribute following India's win over Pakistan on 14 September. Yadav dedicated the victory to the Indian Armed Forces involved in Operation Sindoor and expressed solidarity with the victims of the Pahalgam attack. Advertisement

PCB's complaint specifically targeted Yadav's reference to Operation Sindoor, which they argued carried political undertones. Yadav appeared before match referee Richie Richardson and pleaded not guilty. The ICC responded by formally warning him against making further political comments in future matches.

Match referee Richie Richardson is expected to announce his final decision regarding Yadav's conduct ahead

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