Pakistan paceman Haris Rauf has been fined 30% of his match fees for using “abusive language and aggressive gestures” during the Super 4 match against India in the Asia Cup. His teammate, Sahibzada Farhan, who celebrated his half-century in the same match with a ‘gun-fire’ gesture, received a warning but no financial penalty.

The hearing took place at the Pakistan team hotel under match referee Richie Richardson. Both players were present, though their statements were submitted in writing, and team manager Naveed Akram Cheema also attended.

On Wednesday, the BCCI lodged a formal complaint accusing the two players of making provocative gestures. The two sides are set to meet again in the Asia Cup final on Sunday.

The tournament has intensified the rivalry between India and Pakistan, part

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