Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 07:17am on 26 Sep 2025,Friday Sports
Pakistan head coach Mike Hesson downplayed controversial gestures by Haris Rauf and Sahibzada Farhan that prompted BCCI to file an ICC complaint, calling them "outbursts of passion" ahead of the Asia Cup final against India. During Pakistan's match against India, Farhan celebrated his fifty by mimicking a gun with his bat, while Rauf made gestures indicating jets being shot down, sparking widespread social media outrage. The ICC has scheduled hearings for both players over their provocative celebrations. Hesson emphasized his team's focus remains on cricket, stating "there is always some passion in high-pressure games." Pakistan defeated Bangladesh by 11 runs to reach their maiden Asia Cup final, where they face India as underdogs after losing twice previously in the tournament. (PC: X)
