Pakistan's fast bowler Shaheen Afridi has come to the defense of his teammates Sahibzada Farhan and Haris Rauf for their provocative gestures during the Asia Cup 2025 Super 4 match against India last Sunday. Videos of Sahibzada Farhan and Haris Rauf making 'insensitive' gestures during the match are circulating widely on social media.

After scoring his fifty in the match, which Pakistan lost to India by six wickets, Sahibzada Farhan celebrated with a 'firing gun' gesture, while Haris Rauf was observed repeatedly making the '6-0' sign in front of Indian fans, seemingly referencing Pakistan's claim of having shot down six Indian fighter jets during Operation Sindoor, a claim that remains unverified.

Fans and analysts have criticized both players for exacerbating an already tense situation,

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