Pakistan Pacer Shaheen Afrido supports the controversial gestures of Haris Rauf against India: “Everyone has the right to express” | Cricket news

Pakistani cricket players Haris Rauf and Sahibzada Farhan were criticized for their gestures on the field during the Super 4 match of the 2025 Asian Cup against India last Sunday.The controversy has extended beyond the cricket field while their actions have led to strong reactions on social media platforms, experts and cricket fans expressing the disapproval of their behavior.Shaheen Afridi addressed the media before the last game of Pakistan Super 4 against the Bangladesh in the Asian Cup, answering questions about the conduct of his teammates.“Listen, our work is to chat. Honestly, everyone has the right to express the way he wishes,” Shaheen told journalists before the match against Bangladesh.

Go beyond the border with our YouTube channel. Subscribe now!Afridi has maintained a neutral position on the incident while emphasizing the Cricket team.“Everyone has their own respect. Everyone thinks that the way he thinks. But our work is to play cricket. And we came to win the Tri-Nation series. We came to win the Asian Cup. And we want, as a team, let’s do our best,” he added.Pakistan experienced two consecutive defeats against India at the current Asian Cup. There remains a possibility of another meeting between the two teams of the tournament final scheduled for September 28.Although the finalists are not yet determined, Afridi has expressed its optimism about the prospects of his team in a potential final against India.“They have not yet reached the final. We will see when they reach the final. We came here to win the final and win the Asian Cup. We are ready for any team that comes. We will be.”Afrida recognized Pakistan’s struggles against the major cricket nations, but underlined their determination to improve their file. “Yes, we have not won against the big teams. You can say that we grew up in the ranking. But when you play against the big teams, you win. The teams that come now, we will face,” he added.The comments of the quick launcher of the left arm come at a crucial time of the tournament while the teams compete for a place in the final.India and Pakistan have demonstrated solid performance throughout the Asian Cup, setting up the possibility of another meeting with high issues in the final.The tournament continues to arouse significant interest among the regional cricket fans, the potential final match attracting special attention.