The International Cricket Council (ICC) has started reviewing a formal complaint filed by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) against Indian cricket captain Suryakumar Yadav over his political remarks during the Asia Cup 2025.
The controversy began after India’s victory against Pakistan on September 14, when Yadav dedicated the win to the Indian armed forces and expressed solidarity with the victims of the Pahalgam terror attack. Later, in his press conference, Yadav stated that the Indian government and the BCCI were “aligned” on the occasion and that the team came only to play cricket.
The PCB lodged a complaint with the ICC, arguing that Yadav’s remarks crossed into political territory. Sources confirm that the ICC has accepted the complaint for review, with Asia Cup match referee Richie Richardson handling the case. The ICC is now examining video evidence provided by the PCB and will decide whether the comments violated the code of conduct or the spirit of the game.
Sports analyst Shahid Hashmi, however, believes that strong action is unlikely. He explained that the current ICC code of conduct does not include any specific clause prohibiting political statements. At most, Yadav might receive a formal notice. Hashmi added that, given India’s influence within the ICC, the chances of serious consequences remain slim, though a new clause on political remarks could be introduced in the future.
The incident has sparked debate on whether the ICC should expand its code of conduct to address political comments made by players, especially in high-profile matches like the Asia Cup.
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