Suryakumar Yadav gets ICC warning over ‘Pahalgam’ comment during IND vs PAK group stage clash in Asia Cup - Report

Suryakumar Yadav has received a warning from the International Cricket Council (ICC) over his ‘Pahalgam’ comment during India's group stage clash against Pakistan in the Asia Cup 2025 on September 14. According to a Revsportz report, Suryakumar attended the ICC hearing on Thursday, which was conducted by match referee Richie Richardson.

BCCI COO Hemang Amin and Cricket Operations manager Sumeet Mallapurkar are believed to have accompanied Suryakumar at the hearing. Amin joined from India virtually. Richardson is expected to announce his verdict soon.

The development came after the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) lodged an official complaint to the ICC against Suryakumar after the Indian captain expressed his solidarity with the victims of the Pahalgam terror attack. Based on a PTI report, Suryakumar was told to refrain from making any comments which could be construed as political in nature.

He also dedicated India's win over Pakistan in Dubai on September 14 to the Indian Armed Forces involved in Operation Sindoor. PCB alleged that Suryakumar's comments are “political”.

What did Suryakumar Yadav exactly say?

“We stand by the families of the victims of the Pahalgam terror attack. We express our solidarity. Want to dedicate the win to all our armed forces who showed a lot of bravery. Hope they continue to inspire us all and we give them more reasons on the ground whenever we get an opportunity to make them smile,” Suryakumar had said after India's win over Pakistan.

Meanwhile, Pakistan cricketers Haris Rauf and Sahibzada Farhan are expected to attend an ICC hearing over their provocative gestures during the India vs Pakistan Super 4 clash on September 21. Both Rauf and Farhan are expected to face Richardson on September 26.

It has also been learnt that BCCI lodged an official complaint against Rauf and Farhan with the ICC.

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