'Yeh Indian hoga': When Haris Rauf charged towards fan seeking selfie, almost got into fight

Pakistan fast bowler Haris Rauf found himself in the eye of a storm once again during the Asia Cup Super Four clash against India on Sunday. In front of a charged crowd at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Rauf made a provocative ‘6-0’ gesture and mimicked a fighter jet toward Indian fans chanting “Kohli, Kohli.

” The hand gesture refers to a false claim circulating in Pakistan that six Indian Air Force aircraft were allegedly shot down during Operation Sindoor in May. The act drew widespread criticism online, with fans calling it “disgusting” and inappropriate in a sporting setting.

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On the field, Rauf’s performance was mixed. He picked up two wickets, including India captain Suryakumar Yadav for a duck, but was hammered for 18 runs in 11 balls by India’s opening pair,

Abhishek Sharma

and

Shubman Gill

. Despite his theatrics, India maintained control, with Sharma’s 74 and Gill’s 47 laying the foundation for a six-wicket victory with seven balls to spare. Rauf’s actions during the Asia Cup echoed a previous controversial incident from June 2024 in the United States. A video went viral showing him in a heated exchange with fans while walking with his wife. The altercation began when fans requested a selfie, and Rauf appeared to lose his temper, charging toward them while his wife tried to intervene. At one point, he was heard saying, “Indian hoga yeh” before the fan clarified, “I’m from Pakistan.

” Click here to watch the video. The Dubai gesture and the US altercation both underline the challenges Rauf faces in managing emotions amid pressure and the intense India-Pakistan rivalry. His repeated on-field and off-field antics continue to spark debate, raising questions about sportsmanship and the limits of provocation in cricket.