ISLAMABAD: Indian captain Suryakumar Yadav has been found guilty by the International Cricket Council (ICC) of breaching the code of conduct for his comments that alluded to the military conflict between India and Pakistan, after their group match in the Asia Cup on September 14, Cricinfo reported on Friday.

It is understood Suryakumar's not-guilty plea was rejected by ICC match referee Richie Richardson and that he was fined 30% of his match fee. India have appealed against the verdict.

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has earlier lodged a complaint with the ICC regarding the Indian captain Yadav’s ‘political remarks’, according to a PCB statement issued on Friday.

Political remarks

On September 14, Suryakumar dedicated his victory to the victims of the Pulwama incident. However, the ICC remained silent on the Indian captain’s political statement.

After the PCB’s complaint, the ICC took action and summoned the Indian captain.

During the hearing, the Indian captain could not justify his political statements.

The PCB presented a strong case against Suryakumar during the hearing.

The ICC completed the hearing after listening to both sides.

To balance the matter, there is also a possibility of action against Pakistani players.

The Indian board has already filed complaints against Haris Rauf and Sahibzada Farhan, according to the PCB's statement.

Verdict on the two Pakistani players is awaited, according to Cricinfo.

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