During the high-voltage Asia Cup clash between India and Pakistan in Dubai on Sunday, players Haris Rauf and Sahibzada Farhan found themselves at the center of controversy. Their on-field gestures have sparked debate not just among fans but also in political circles.
Sahibzada Farhan ‘AK-47’ Celebration
Farhan appeared to reference the four-day military conflict from ‘Operation Sindoor’ by mimicking a gun action with his bat — an act many compared to pointing an ‘AK-47’. These actions have triggered heated reactions online, with critics calling them insensitive and provocative, while supporters argue they were harmless celebrations.
Somethings don’t change!
Sahibzada Farhan doing a shooting gesture to celebrate his pointless 50#INDvsPAK #indvspak2025 #AsiaCupT20 pic.twitter.com/5oOZYyOT92
— Nabila Jamal (@nabilajamal_) September 21, 2025
Haris Rauf Plane Crash Gestures
Rauf was agitating Indian fans as he indicated with his hands that planes had crashed. He was also chanting 6-0 during practice.
Rauf’s antics during the match continue to draw attention from fans and analysts alike.
WATCH: Rauf was instigating Indian fans during the India vs Pakistan match
He was gesturing with his hands that planes have crashed.
The performances of Rauf have sparked discussions about sportsmanship in cricket.
This disgusting and incompetent player was also chanting 6-0 during practice sessions. pic.twitter.com/zhwQGhYHEZ
— Sensei Kraken Zero (@YearOfTheKraken) September 21, 2025
