Jasprit Bumrah’s Gesture Sparks Reactions
Team India pacer Jasprit Bumrah celebrated Pakistan’s Haris Rauf’s dismissal with a ‘plane down’ gesture.
The gesture quickly went viral as netizens repeatedly shared clips of Bumrah’s powerful celebration online.
Union Minister Kiren Rijiju posted Rauf’s uprooted off-stump and Bumrah’s gesture, captioning it “Pakistan deserves this punishment.”
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India Clinches Asia Cup Title
India defeated Pakistan by five wickets in Dubai, securing its ninth Asia Cup championship triumph.
The final carried high tension due to Pakistan players’ provocative on-field gestures throughout the tournament.
Team India refused to shake hands with Pakistan after the Pahalgam terror attack killed 26 innocents.
India launched Operation Sindoor in response, intensifying emotions around the Asia Cup’s fiercely contested matches.
Jasprit Bumrah Shines Amid Trophy Controversy
Earlier in the Super Fours, Haris Rauf mocked Indian fans with his own ‘plane down’ gesture.
Bumrah’s searing delivery later shattered Rauf’s off-stump, allowing the pacer to deliver a fitting reply.
At the presentation ceremony, Team India refused to accept the trophy from ACC chief Mohsin Naqvi.
Naqvi eventually walked away, while the Indian squad celebrated the victory without the official trophy presentation.
Leaders Congratulate Team India
Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised the team on X, calling the triumph “Operation Sindoor on the field.”
Union Home Minister Amit Shah hailed the win as “phenomenal,” crediting the team’s fierce energy and spirit.
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