Asia Cup 2025: Haris Rauf's 'Planes Crashing' Gesture Sparks Controversy During IND vs PAK Super 4 Clash; Video

Pakistan speedster Haris Rauf was seen provoking the fans with shocking gestures while fielding at the fence against Team India in the Asia Cup 2025 Super 4 clash at the Dubai International Stadium. The right-arm speedster was seen making signals of plane crashing, referring to the recent military standoff between the two nations.

The gesture stems from Pakistan's baseless claims of their army shooting down six Indian jets during Operation Sindoor launched by the Indian government following the terror attack at Pahalgam, Kashmir. Rauf had also ignited controversy before the Super 4 contest by shouting 6-0 during Pakistan's practice session.

Watch the provocative signals by Rauf in the below video:

Here's how the netizens have reacted to the gesture:

Haris Rauf takes two wickets but Pakistan stumble to second loss to India in Asia Cup

Meanwhile, Rauf dismissed Suryakumar Yadav (0) and Sanju Samson (13) but the Men in Green could not stop India from storming to a six-wicket win on Sunday in Dubai. Unlike their approach against India in the Super 4 stage, Pakistan played aggressively to get to a total of 171/5 in their stipulated 20 overs. Sahibzada Farhan top-scored for them with 58 off 45 deliveries, while Faheem Ashraf unleashed some late strikes.

Nevertheless, Abhishek Sharma and Shubman Gill left their arch-rivals flustered with a whirlwind 105-run partnership in 10 overs. Abhishek was particularly magnificent, clobbering 74 off only 39 deliveries, while Gill also showed signs of returning to form with 47. Although the Men in Green threatened to pull off a heist, Tilak Varma and Hardik Pandya made sure Team India crosses the line comfortably.

Abhishek also received the Player of the Match award for his swashbuckling innings. Pakistan, meanwhile, will travel to Abu Dhabi to face Sri Lanka on Wednesday as it looms as a must-win match for both sides.