Will Suryakumar Yadav miss the Asia Cup final? Will he be banned after Pakistan's complaint? Learn the rules.

Following two defeats to India in the Asia Cup, the PCB has filed a complaint against Indian captain Suryakumar Yadav. Find out the full story in detail here.

Pakistan, distraught after their defeat to India in the 2025 Asia Cup, has filed a complaint against Suryakumar Yadav. The PCB has complained to the ICC about India's T20 captain's statement. Following this, the ICC match referee has sent an email to the Indian cricket team. 

According to a report in Dainik Jagran, match referee Richie Richardson has asked Suryakumar Yadav for an explanation for his statements made during the awards ceremony and press conference. The report states that the PCB filed two complaints with the ICC regarding Suryakumar Yadav. The ICC has sent two reports to match referee Richie Richardson regarding the PCB's complaint, following which he has sent an email to the Indian team. 

The email sent by Richie Richardson states that the ICC has sent me two reports to handle. The Pakistan Cricket Board filed two complaints regarding Suryakumar Yadav's statements during his match presentation and press conference. After reviewing the reports and examining the evidence, I have concluded that Suryakumar Yadav's statements have damaged the image of the game. This constitutes a charge against him. The email states that if Suryakumar Yadav does not accept the allegations, a hearing will be held. That hearing will include me, Suryakumar Yadav, and a PCB representative. 

What did Suryakumar Yadav say?

After defeating Pakistan in the league stage match of the 2025 Asia Cup, Suryakumar Yadav said that the victory was dedicated to the victims of Pulwama. In the subsequent press conference, Surya stated that he had received instructions from the government and the BCCI that he would not shake hands with Pakistani players after the victory.

Will Suryakumar be banned?

According to ICC rules, this case is considered a Level 1 violation. In such a case, no player is banned. They can only be fined their match fees. A player is only banned if the violation is a Level 2, 3, or 4 violation.

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