Pakistani Haris Rauf celebrates with teammates (AP Photo/Altaf Qadri) When Pakistan books his place in the Asia Cup final, a short video became a viral, which leaving many Indian fans shook their heads. In the clip Pakistani supporter shakes his hands with Haris Rauf and tells him, “India ko to scare nahi h” – phrases dripping with provocation and disrespect. The moment added fuel to the fire accumulation for the Sunday finals in Dubai.Click here to watch video. The Pakistani trip to the finals was hardly convincing. Their dough fought against Bangladesh and, based on complex playgrounds, managed only 135 in 20 overs. But the pitchers led by Shaheen Shah Afridi and Rauf, however, organized a struggle that prevented a modest sum of 11 runs. Their victory was created by the third clash with India in the tournament – the one that promises high tension both in and off the field.
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The final is already immersed in controversy. In the two previous India-Pakistani meetings, there were no handshake after the match, while Rauf’s “6-0” and combat gestures against Indian fans brought global criticism. Sahibzada Farhan even imitated the shooting of the weapon with the bat and the cricket turned into a political provocation theater.Now Pakistani fans reflect the same enemy attitude. It is difficult for Indian supporters not to feel anger in this constant disrespect. As Captain Salman Ali Agha says, his team is “Enough enough to beat someone”. It can be, but on Sunday it will be Indian skill, discipline and peace that will speak louder than any gesture or slogans. The stage is ready for the clash of cricket and pride. India must not only win a trophy, but also show that such theatrical and provocations will never overshadow sport.
