New Delhi: Pakistan pacers Haris Rauf and Shaheen Shah Afridi stirred a fresh controversy in the ongoing Asia Cup 2025 final against India at the Dubai International Stadium in Dubai on Sunday, September 28. The duo have been slammed on social media after being accused of ‘disrespecting’ the Indian national anthem ahead of the high-octane final.

Both teams lined up for the national anthem ahead of the start of the Asia Cup 2025 final at the Dubai International Stadium. Pakistan’s national anthem was played, followed by India’s. During India’s national anthem, Pakistan pacers Afridi and Rauf were seen casually chatting with each other, a gesture that was deemed ‘disrespectful’ by many.

The duo stood at the end of Pakistan’s line and were seen moving and chatting with each other while

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