Haris Rauf, Pakistan's fiery pacer, has already been fined 30% of his match fee for "abusive language and aggressive gestures." Reports indicate Rauf mimicked shooting down planes while fielding, a gesture interpreted as referencing disputed claims from Operation Sindoor. This came amid Indian fans chanting Virat Kohli's name, recalling Kohli's iconic sixes off Rauf in the 2022 T20 World Cup. Rauf also clashed verbally with Indian openers Shubman Gill and Abhishek Sharma, intensifying on-field drama.
Teammate Sahibzada Farhan, who scored a fifty, defended his machine-gun celebration as a "traditional Pakhtun tribe custom," pleading not guilty to code violations. Despite criticism, Farhan stated post-match, "I don’t care how people take it; it was just a moment of celebration."
On the Indian side, captain Suryakumar Yadav faced repercussions for his post-match comments after the September 14 IND vs PAK game. Supporting Operation Sindoor and Pahalgam terror victims, Suryakumar was fined 30% of his match fee for breaching ICC's code on political remarks. ICC match referee Richie Richardson warned him against such statements, though India has appealed the verdict.
Adding fuel, Pakistan's Home Minister Mohsin Naqvi posted a controversial video echoing Rauf's gesture, drawing BCCI and ICC scrutiny. As tensions peak, fans await the high-stakes final, where India remains unbeaten after a Super Over win against Sri Lanka.
This IND vs PAK controversy highlights ongoing cricket rivalries, blending sport with geopolitics. Stay updated on Asia Cup 2025 live scores and ICC decisions.
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