DUBAI: Pakistan pacer Haris Rauf has drawn criticism after making a controversial gesture aimed at Indian fans during his team’s Super 4 defeat against India in the Asia Cup. While tempers often flare in high-stakes India–Pakistan encounters, many felt Rauf’s actions went beyond acceptable sporting behaviour. The incident took place when Rauf was fielding near the boundary line.

During the match, a group of Indian supporters began chanting “Kohli,” a reminder of Virat Kohli’s unforgettable innings in the 2022 T20 World Cup. In that match, Kohli had struck two sixes off Rauf in the penultimate over, steering India to a dramatic victory. Irritated by the chants, Rauf turned towards the crowd and made a ‘6-0’ hand gesture, followed by a motion mimicking a plane crashing down.

The gesture wa

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