High-octane India vs Pakistan Super 4 Collide in Asia Cup 2025 Last Sunday was not only about runs, wickets and strategies. Spotlight also fell at controversial gestures Haris Rauf And Sahibzada FarhanWhich triggers a wave of criticism on social media. Many former cricketers and fans labeled the tasks as “unnecessary” and “immature”, which questioned the spirit of the game.
Shaheen Afridi criticized Haris Rauf and Sahibzada Farhan’s antics on the field against India.
Paper ahead of Pakistan’s important final super 4 match against Bangladesh Shaheen Afridi Criticism was asked about the pair’s behavior. Offering a composed response, Shaheen said that while each player has the freedom to express himself, his primary focus as a team is on cricket.
“Look, our job is to play cricket. With honesty, everyone has the right to express the way they want. Everyone has their own respect. Everyone thinks that they think the way they think. But our job is to play cricket. And we have come to win the three-nation chain. We have come to win the Asia Cup. Shaheen commented at Pre-Match Pressure.
Pakistan under pressure after back-to-back defeat against India
Pakistan’s campaign in the Asia Cup has been under scanner, the team caused two consecutive damage to India in the tournament. The necklace not only reduced his confidence, but also bounced the hot-field exchanges, including gestures that widely criticized. However, Pakistan returned after beating Sri Lanka In his second super 4 game on Tuesday.
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Shaheen reacts to a possible India-Pakistan final
Despite the failures, Shaheen said that the Pakistan team is united and firm to bounce back. He reiterated that the dressing room focuses on a big picture – landing the Asia Cup and is proud of the continental stage. In particular, the story of this year’s Asia Cup may take another dramatic turn on September 28 with the possibility of the India-Pakistan final. While both teams are yet to secure their spots, the possibility of another clash between the hardcore rivals has played fans.
When asked about a possible rematch with India, Shaheen expressed confidence that Pakistan could change the tables in a high-din encounter.
“They have not reached the final yet. We will see when they reach the finals. We are here to win the final and win the Asia Cup. We are ready for any team. We will beat them,” Shaheen said.
