Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf 'Disrespect' India's National Anthem At Asia Cup Final
29 Sept 2025 12:13 AM IST29 Sept 2025 12:13 AM IST
Pakistan bowlers Shaheen Shah Afridi and Haris Rauf were caught on camera talking to each other while the Indian national anthem was being played before the start of the match.
India's and Pakistan's players stand for the national anthems before the Asia Cup cricket final between India and Pakistan at Dubai International Cricket Stadium, United Arab Emirates, Sunday, Sept. 28, 2025. (AP)
Another controversy has erupted during the Asia Cup 2025 final clash between India and Pakistan. As both teams were lined up for the national anthems after the toss, Pakistan bowlers Shaheen Shah Afridi and Haris Rauf were caught on camera talking to each other while the Indian national anthem was being played before the start of the match. Owing to the most recent controversies around Rauf, the act has evoked criticism from cricket fans and netizens.
This comes on the heels of other controversies like, both teams refusing to shake hands before a tense final on Sunday and Rauf's 'fighter jet' gesture after dismissing Sanju Samson during the Super Four game between India and Pakistan last Sunday in Dubai.
( Source : Deccan Chronicle )
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