Sahibzada Farhan sparks outrage again with gunshot pose weeks after ICC warning | Cricket News
Sahibzada Farhan continues to spark controversy despite ICC warnings. The Pakistani slugger, who faced widespread criticism for his shot celebration during the Asia Cup clash against India, reignited the debate by repeating the act during a recent promotional shoot. Footage from the shoot quickly went viral, bringing renewed attention to his on-field antics.
Sahibzada Farhan at a recent promotional shoot.
The initial incident occurred on September 21 at the Dubai International Stadium during the Super Four match between India and Pakistan. The match took place just a week after tensions flared over the handshake controversy at the Asia Cup, and Farhan’s gunshot celebration after turning fifty only added fuel to the fire. His teammate Haris Rauf also gained attention for repeatedly performing the ‘jet down’ celebration to mock Indian players and fans. Both players were sanctioned by the ICC, with Rauf fined 30% of his match fee for aggressive behavior, while Farhan received a formal warning. The ICC action came after the BCCI filed a case against the two men. Despite this, Farhan seemed unfazed, saying the celebration was spontaneous and part of his aggressive approach to cricket. “It was just a moment. I don’t usually celebrate after fifty, but it suddenly dawned on me today. I don’t know how people will react, and frankly, I don’t care. Aggressive cricket should be played against all teams, not just India,” he said. Interestingly, Farhan refrained from celebrating after scoring a fifty in the Asia Cup final on September 28, but India still emerged victorious, retaining the title. The repeated controversy highlights the hitter’s tendency to seek attention, keeping the spotlight on himself even off the field.
