According to an ICC statement, Ali breached Article 2.6 of the ICC Code of Conduct for Players and Player Support Personnel, which relates to "using a gesture that is obscene, offensive or insulting during an International Match".
Babar Azam's decision to step down from Pakistan captaincy has evoked a mixed reaction from his teammates.
India's batters will have to counter a potent Pakistan bowling attack that can make an impact irrespective of the nature of the pitch.
Pakistan's unpredictability will once again be their big strength at the T20 World Cup.
Pakistan might have heaved a sigh of relief to see that Shaheen Shah Afridi did not show any signs of a draining fever that had gripped the team upon its arrival in Bengaluru.
Pakistani cricketer Ayesha Naseem, 18, announces retirement citing religion
Australia head coach Andrew McDonald said the hosts would field their strongest side against Pakistan, which means a welcome return for spinner Nathan Lyon, who will chase his 500th Test wicket after injury ruled him out of the last three matches of the Ashes.
Saud, who forged a 150-run partnership with Sarfaraz Ahmed for the fifth wicket, was unbeaten on 124, which included 17 fours.
IMAGES from the Asia Cup opener between Pakistan and Nepal played in Multan on Wednesday
Pakistan cricketers floored by 'unexpected' welcome, hit nets 12 hours after arrival
While calling himself "wildcard", Ali said it is not a good thing to put a lot of pressure on pace spearhead Shaheen Shah Afridi.
The opening Test, also played in Karachi, ended in a draw as well.
Australia's cricketing DNA is constructed by meticulousness and Pakistan's by explosiveness.
After a delay due to COVID and a postponement for another year, the Asia Cup 2022, hosted by Sri Lanka but played in the UAE due to the political and social turmoil in the island, finally kicked off on August 27.
The central contracts stand-off between Pakistan Cricket Board and top national players ended on Wednesday.
Pakistan needs to win all its matches and expect Australia to falter in at least two of their remaining four games.
The PCB said that the change had to be made as Qadir is yet to recover from a hairline fracture
With bilateral cricket remaining suspended between the bitter neighbours, India and Pakistan play each other only in multi-team tournaments with their rivalry now a rare but enticing occasion for fans worldwide.
But the ISI chief did not retire giving the impression that he has won General Asim Munir's trust, notes Rana Banerji who headed the Pakistan desk at RA&W.
IMAGES from the Asia Cup Super 4 match played between Sri Lanka and Pakistan in Colombo on Thursday.
PCB newly selected Chief Selector Inzamam Ul Haq announced squads for the upcoming ACC Men's Asia Cup and the three-match One-Day International series against Afghanistan.
Australia, on their first tour of Pakistan in 24 years, finished day three 205 behind but scored freely after resuming on five for no loss.
Abrar Ahmed made a stunning Test debut claiming seven for 114 to bowl out England for 281
Azhar was named Test captain this month in place of Sarfaraz Ahmed whose spot as wicketkeeper has been taken by Mohammad Rizwan.
'Any bowler has the right to celebrate, but being physical is not acceptable at all.'
'Our middle order stepped up in the last two matches'
Images from the Asia Cup final between Pakistan and Sri Lanka in Dubai on Sunday.
Coming off a socio-economic crisis and the worst turmoil in its country's history, the Sri Lankan cricket team would like to provide the island nation with an emotional catharsis by beating fancied Pakistan in the Asia Cup final in Dubai on Sunday.
Images from the Asia Cup match played between India and Pakistan in Dubai on Sunday.
Hasaranga claimed three wickets in one over and Pramod Madushan claimed a career-best 4-34 to bowl out Pakistan for 147 in exactly 20 overs.
Officials said security personnel, including those from paramilitary forces, have been deployed to keep a strict vigil. Security at inter-state and inter-district borders has also been tightened, they said.
Desai, who has been handed a two-year contract, has joined the team before the the first T20 International on Friday.
Pakistan's weakened pace attack in the absence of injured Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf and Naseem Shah, didn't offer a challenge to Conway and Latham with the new ball as both batters took New Zealand to 41-0 by tea before adding 124 more runs in the final session.
But just like everyone wants a slice of '92 from Babar's team, the core of this current English team also has a date with history
IMAGES of the T20 World Cup match played between India and Pakistan at the MCG on Sunday
Fast bowler Mohammad Wasim also returned to the World Cup squad after recovering fully from a side strain he suffered during the Asia Cup.
'7 years of fearless leadership': Pakistan cricketers' reaction after Kohli's shocking announcement
KL Rahul has struggled at the top of the order, managing just 36 runs at a strike rate of 90 in the first two matches against Pakistan and Hong Kong.
On the ropes at 43-4 early in their innings, Pakistan rallied behind spectacular half centuries from Iftikhar Ahmed and Shadab Khan to post 185 for nine and delight the lively crowd of 30,000 roaring them on at the Sydney Cricket Ground.
India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Afghanistan and Bangladesh can beat each other on their day
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