Another player has been drawn into the ongoing controversy surrounding Pakistan’s 2025 Asia Cup campaign following the emergence of new images. Pace bowling all-rounder Faheem Ashraf was caught engaging in the same provocative act just days after Haris Rauf’s “6-0” gesture towards Indian fans during Sunday’s Super Four match in Dubai sparked widespread outrage.

In a video that quickly went viral on social media, Faheem Ashraf is seen making the “6-0” motion with his fingers toward Indian supporters while fielding near the boundary, in footage recently circulated from the India-Pakistan match.

### Pakistan Players Under Fire for “6-0” Gesture

This revelation has intensified criticism of Pakistan players for blending political and military references with cricket matches. Haris Rauf had already faced backlash for using the same “6-0” hand sign and fighter jet crash signals—gestures that Pakistani media linked to unverified claims suggesting he had shot down six Indian jets during Operation Sindoor.

These controversial celebrations have reignited debates about sportsmanship, especially in the context of high-pressure rivalries like India vs Pakistan.

### Other Similar Incidents

The controversy is not limited to the men’s cricket team. Pakistan Women’s cricketer Nashra Sandhu also took a jab at India with a six-finger celebration after her six-wicket haul against South Africa on Monday.

Additionally, Pakistan’s U-17 football team found itself embroiled in a similar storm a day later. Striker Muhammad Abdullah’s “sipping tea” celebration against India in the SAFF U-17 Championship held in Colombo was widely interpreted as a provocative reference to the 2019 Abhinandan incident.

### Pakistan Stay Alive in Asia Cup 2025

Amid the controversies, the Pakistan cricket team managed to maintain focus and secure a crucial victory over Sri Lanka in their Asia Cup 2025 Super Four match at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi.

Chasing a modest target of 134 runs, Pakistan faced several tense moments but ultimately prevailed by 5 wickets with 12 balls to spare. Key contributions from Mohammad Nawaz and Hussain Talat proved vital, leaving Sri Lanka on the brink of elimination from the tournament.
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