In the Asia Cup 2025 clash between India and Pakistan, fast bowler Haris Rauf became the center of controversy for his provocative behavior. Pakistan lost the high-voltage match by six wickets, but Rauf drew attention with gestures aimed at the Indian crowd near the boundary line. A viral video captured him making a ‘plane falling gesture,’ which enraged spectators.
Fans, who were continuously chanting ‘Kohli, Kohli,’ saw Rauf respond with a ‘6-0’ gesture. This reference linked back to Pakistan’s unverified claim of downing six Indian fighter jets during a past military conflict following Operation Sindoor. The incident ignited heated debates across social media platforms, with many criticizing the cricketer’s unsportsmanlike conduct.
Haris Rauf has been declared – The New 'Field Marshal' of Pakistan, after his hammering from 25 years old Abhishek Sharma 😂
– It's like Brahmos hitting Nur Khan Base at Night 😅
– What's your take on this 🤔#INDvPAK pic.twitter.com/rP6tIoP0Yi
— Richard Kettleborough (@RichKettle07) September 21, 2025
Haris rauf's wife has a message on her Instagram story pic.twitter.com/QFtj3ip3Us
— King Babar Azam Gang (@BA56_MOB) September 21, 2025
Muzna Masood Malik’s Post Adds Fuel to the Fire
The situation escalated further when Rauf’s wife, Muzna Masood Malik, reportedly joined the row through social media. She posted a picture on Instagram of Haris Rauf making the ‘6-0’ gesture, captioned with the words, “Lost the match but won the battle.” The post quickly gained traction, with users debating whether it was a lighthearted show of support or an intentional provocation.
However, as chatter intensified, the story was deleted shortly afterward. Despite its removal, screenshots and reactions continued to circulate, ensuring the controversy remained alive. Malik’s involvement drew further scrutiny, with many suggesting that her actions worsened the backlash surrounding her husband’s conduct.
Abhishek Sharma Responds to Heated Exchanges
Tensions on the field were not limited to crowd interactions, as Haris Rauf also clashed with Indian batter Abhishek Sharma during the game. The altercation occurred after Sharma struck Rauf for a boundary, leading to a verbal exchange. Sharma, speaking after the match, made his dissatisfaction clear.
“Today was pretty simple, the way they were coming out to us without any reason, I did not like it at all. That’s why I went after them. I wanted to deliver for the team. (on his stand with Gill) We have been playing since school days, we enjoy each other’s company, we thought we would do it and today was the day. The way he was giving it back, I really enjoyed it.”
“If you see someone playing like this, it’s because the team supports me and they back me. That’s the intent I show and I’m practicing really hard and if it’s my day, I’m gonna win it for my team,” he said. Sharma’s strong words underlined the growing hostility between the two sides, while fans and experts debated whether Rauf’s behavior crossed the line of sportsmanship.
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