Asia Cup 2025, IND vs PAK: India and Pakistan played a match in Dubai on Sunday. During this match, Haris Rauf hinted at shooting down six planes. Arshdeep Singh's response to this is now going viral on social media.
Asia Cup 2025, IND vs PAK: Indian cricket team fast bowler Arshdeep Singh has recently made a name for himself off the field. While he hasn't had many opportunities on the field in the past few months, his off-field actions and active social media presence have made him a fan favorite.
Recently, after the Super Four match between India and Pakistan in the 2025 Asia Cup, a video of Arshdeep went viral on social media. In this video, he responded to a gesture from Pakistani bowler Haris Rauf in his own unique way.
Arshdeep Singh's viral reply after the matchFollowing the thrilling India-Pakistan match at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Sunday, Arshdeep Singh made a stunning gesture that caught everyone's attention. After the match ended, Arshdeep made an airplane gesture with his hands and then pretended to drop it towards his lower body. Fans saw this gesture as a response to Haris Rauf's controversial gesture, in which Rauf gestured towards the Indian crowd, signaling a plane crash and "6-0."
Rauf's gesture sparked controversy in India. Many believe it was a reference to Pakistan's claims, without evidence, of shooting down Indian fighter jets during the four-day conflict along the India-Pakistan border following Operation Sindoor in May. During the match, Rauf also made similar gestures after taking wickets, further fueling the controversy.
Great victory for IndiaArshdeep cooked rauf and we didn't even notice...😭😭pic.twitter.com/IO8bIf8RZl
— B̷O̷D̷Y̷G̷U̷A̷R̷D̷ (@kohli_goat) September 23, 2025
India defeated Pakistan by six wickets in the match, registering a resounding victory. Batting first, Pakistan scored 172 runs, which India easily chased down with more than an over to spare. This victory not only delighted Indian fans, but Arshdeep's response also created a stir on social media. Fans considered it a fitting response to Rauf's gesture and praised it.
Not only Rauf, another player also created controversy.Haris Rauf wasn't the only one whose gesture sparked controversy. Pakistani batsman Sahibzada Farhan also made a gun gesture after his half-century.
PC: India Daily
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