Sarfraz Ahmed gets 4-match ban for racist slur

Dubai, Jan 27 (CRICKETNMORE): Pakistan captain Sarfraz Ahmed has been suspended for four matches for his racist outburst against South African all-rounder Andile Phehlukwayo during the second One-Day

"As per Article 7.3 of the ICC's anti-racism code, Sarfraz will also have to undergo an education programme to promote the understanding and awareness of issues directly relevant to the offence that he has committed," the statement added.

"The ICC will work with the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) to determine when and how this should take place."

The incident happened during the 37th over of the second One-Day International (ODI) between South Africa and Pakistan in Durban on Tuesday.

As Phehlukwayo ambled across to the non-striker's end while taking a single, the Pakistan captain could be clearly heard saying on the stump mike: "Abey kaale, teri ammi aaj kahaan baitheen hain? Kya parwa ke aaye hai aaj?" (Hey black guy, where's your mother sitting today? What prayer have you said today?).

The incident was initially reported by match referee Ranjan Madugalle after he conducted initial investigations and spoke to both players after the match.