Pakistan captain Salman Ali Agga has opened the controversial gestures of fast bowler Haris Rauf ahead of the Asia Cup 2025 final against India played in Dubai. The middle-order batsman supported Rauf’s actions and said that he has no problem with the bowlers who show some aggression on the field.
Pakistan will shut the horns with India in the final on 28 September, Sunday. In particular, the team led by Suryakumar Yadav defeated their archives twice in the first place in the tournament. He won seven wickets in a group-stage match, followed by six wickets in the Super 4 Clash.
Haris Rowf fined Asia Cup 2025 Clash vs India for aggressive gestures
The BCCI filed a formal complaint against Haris Rauf and opener Sahibzada Farhan for stimulating behavior during the Super 4 Clash at Dubai International Cricket Stadium on 21 September.
Rauf made controversial gestures when fans chanting ‘Kohli, Kohli’ from the stand during the match. He copied a fighter jet and displayed a “6-0” signal associated with a false propaganda claim. He also engaged in confrontation with Abhishek Sharma and Shubman Gill.
The ICC punished Rauf for using derogatory language with a 30% match-fee and making aggressive gestures. It is worth noting that after India joined hands with Pakistan in a group-phase match, the rivalry between two teams became heated.
Salman Ali Aga defends the aggression of the bowlers but warned against crossing the line
Speaking at the pre-match press conference, Salman Ali Aga supported the players showing aggression on the field. However, he said that aggression should remain within the limits. The Pakistan captain made this comment in response to an Indian journalist’s question about the gestures of Haris Rauf.
“If you overcome aggression from fast bowlers, I don’t think he will bowl with the same effectiveness that he should have, so I have no problem with it. If any person wants to be aggressive on the field, it is on our behalf or from their side, they are the most welcome,” Salman Aga said.
Every person has his own ways – Salman Ali Aga
Salman Ali Aga talked about the controversial gestures by the players, which included Sahibzada Farhan’s rifle mimic and Haris Rauf’s “6-0” gestures. Aga said that players should be allowed to express their feelings, as it will reduce their impact on the field of freedom.
“Every person has their own ways. If someone wants to be aggressive on the ground, why not? If you take aggression from a fast bowler, what is left?” Agha commented.
India will enter the final unbeaten with six consecutive wins. Suryakumar Yadav had previously dedicated the victory of group-phase against Pakistan to the Indian armed forces and the victims. In particular, blue men are expected to be expected
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