Haris Rauf and Sahibzada Farhan were called by the International Cricket Council for questioning over alleged provocations displayed at the 2025 Asian Cup between India and Pakistan. The hearing was conducted by match referee Richie Richardson at the Pakistan team hotel, where both players appeared with manager Naveed Akram Cheema and submitted written responses.
Rauf was accused of mimicking plane crashes after dismissing Sanju Samson and making a “6-0” gesture towards Indian fans. Reports said this was linked to Pakistan’s claim of downing Indian jets during a past standoff. Rauf told the ICC hearing that the gesture meant nothing and was not aimed at India.
Farhan celebrated his half-century by pretending to fire a gun with his bat. He defended himself by saying it was a traditional Pashtun celebration and also pointed out that Virat Kohli and MS Dhoni had done similar gestures in the past. Dhoni once held his bat like a rifle after a century in 2005, and Kohli mimicked a gunshot celebration in IPL 2024.
The ICC hearing for both players took place in Dubai on September 26, 2025. Sources said Rauf is likely to be fined for abusive language and aggressive gestures. Farhan pleaded not guilty.
Why did BCCI file a complaint against Haris Rauf and Sahibzada Farhan?
In the Asia Cup 2025 Super 4 match against India, Haris Rauf and Sahibzada Farhan made gestures that led the BCCI to file an official complaint against them to the ICC. Haris Rauf mocked India by gesturing as if planes were being brought down, a reference many linked to Pakistan’s military claims. He also hurled abuses at Indian openers Shubman Gill and Abhishek Sharma while bowling.
Sahibzada Farhan celebrated his half-century by using his bat like a machine gun, pretending to fire shots. He later said it was a spontaneous celebration and that he did not care how people interpreted it. Both players’ actions were called “provocative” by the BCCI, and they were summoned for an ICC hearing. They now face possible sanctions under the ICC Code of Conduct.
India to face Pakistan in the 2025 Asia Cup Final
On September 26, Pakistan defeated Bangladesh by 11 runs, and with that, they qualified for the finals. The Asia Cup 2025 final between India and Pakistan will be played on Sunday, September 28, 2025, at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium in Dubai. The match will begin at 8:00 PM IST. This will be the first India vs Pakistan final in Asia Cup history.
India is led by Suryakumar Yadav, while Pakistan is captained by Salman Ali Agha. It will be the third matchup between these squads, where India has emerged victorious twice against Pakistan. The final broadcast will air via Sony Sports Network platforms and stream directly through SonyLIV. Fans can also watch the India vs Pakistan Asia Cup 2025 final on Jio TV by buying their Sony LIV affiliated membership for just 77 rupees.
FAQs
Q. When is the India vs Pakistan Asia Cup 2025 final?
A. The India vs Pakistan match is on 28 September 2025 at 6:30 PM (local time) in Dubai.
Q. Where is the Asia Cup 2025 final being played?
A. The Asia Cup 2025 final will be played at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium between India and Pakistan.
Q. Who won the Pakistan vs Bangladesh match before the final?
A. Pakistan beat Bangladesh in a knockout match by 11 runs to reach the 2025 Asia Cup final, where they will face India.
Q. Is Babar Azam playing in the 2025 Asia Cup?
A. No, Babar Azam is not playing in the Asia Cup 2025. He, along with Mohammad Rizwan, was left out of Pakistan’s T20 squad for the tournament.
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