Asia Cup 2025: BCCI filed a complaint against Haris Rauf and Sahibzada Farhan for controversial gestures during IND vs. PAK Super 4 Clash.

On-field rivalry between India and Pakistan Often a high-octane case, but is running Asia Cup 2025 Has seen tension beyond the boundaries of the cricket sector. Cricket Control Board in India (BCCI) Has filed an official complaint with International Cricket Council (ICC) Against two Pakistani players. Complaints about what the BCCI has understood as provocative and unnatural gestures between the two teams.

Controversial gestures by Haris Rauf and Sahibzada Farhan

The complaint is around two specific incidents during the match in Dubai. The first includes Pakistani pacer Haris RaufIn response to the mantras “Kohli, Kohli” from the crowd, made gestures, who allegedly mocked Indian fans and even mentioned a politically sensitive military incident. He was seen mimicking an aircraft to crash and was also displayed a “6–0” hand gesture, reference to a rejected publicity claim.

Second incident involves opening batsman Sahibzada FarhanAfter reaching half a century, Farhan celebrated by holding his bat and copying the machine gun firing. Although some people may argue that this is just a celebration, the BCCI has seen it as a stimulating and insensitive act, especially in the context of a high-day match and the current tension between the two nations.

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BCCI filed an official complaint to ICC

According to sources close to PTI, the BCCI on Wednesday submitted its official complaint against Rauf and Farhan, and the ICC confirmed the email attainment. If players choose to deny allegations in writing, a formal hearing can be determined. Both Rauf and Farhan may need to appear before the ICC Elite Panel Referee Richi richardsonWhere they have to justify their conduct. Depending on the result, players may face punishment under the ICC Code of Conduct if their explanation is considered inadequate.

The ball is now in the court of ICC. The global cricketing body has accepted the receipt of complaints from both sides. The result can be fined from a warning or even to a suspension, which depends on the severity of the crime, as judged by the ICC’s code of conduct.

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