Indian and Pakistani players clashed verbally during the Asia Cup 2025 match in Dubai. Abhishek Sharma and Shubman Gill of India exchanged heated words with Pakistan's Haris Rauf in the fifth over. The incident began when Rauf glared at Abhishek after he hit a boundary. Tensions rose further when Gill hit another boundary off Rauf's last ball. Umpires quickly stepped in to calm the situation. India was chasing a target of 172 runs. Rauf's over cost Pakistan 12 runs, putting India in a strong position. (Updated 21 Sep 2025, 23:03 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- Indian and Pakistani players clashed verbally during the Asia Cup 2025 match in Dubai
- Abhishek Sharma and Shubman Gill of India exchanged heated words with Pakistan's Haris Rauf in the fifth over
- The incident began when Rauf glared at Abhishek after he hit a boundary